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Loma Colorado Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 229 Google reviews · Running trail in Rio Rancho, New Mexico · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Loma Colorado Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Well-maintained outdoor space offering playground equipment, soccer and sporting events.

What runners say about Loma Colorado Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (229 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It's very nicely maintained too.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“The park is up a steep hill right next to the solar panel farm and has a great view of the big mountain to the East.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“At the top the playground is surround by a fence that has shade screen over it.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's a quiet place to read a book under the gazebo or stroll around with the kids.”

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“The park is up a steep hill right next to the solar panel farm and has a great view of the big mountain to the East.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“There is a sign saying "No Dogs".”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“The park is up a steep hill right next to the solar panel farm and has a great view of the big mountain to the East.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“At the top the playground is surround by a fence that has shade screen over it.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is a lot of parking but no bathroom that I could see.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It's a quiet place to read a book under the gazebo or stroll around with the kids.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Loma Colorado Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiterrnm.gov
  • Phone(505) 891-5000

Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Loma Colorado Park

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.