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Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · Running trail in Albuquerque, New Mexico · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead'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.
Well-known, dog-friendly trek with rock scrambles, for climbing, hiking and cycling.
What runners say about Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead
“Everytime we come here we take a different trail and all the views are gorgeous but of course, they higher you go the better it is!”
“No water fountains, but a well marked trail that seemed popular with people of all ages, and several dogs.”
I love this trail area! Everytime we come here we take a different trail and all the views are gorgeous but of course, they higher you go the better it is! Everything is starting to bloom right now too! There are hooks are the top of the largest rock so you can rappel down the rock face.
I really enjoyed this trail. It offers easy to difficult trails. Beautiful scenery no matter which path you take and so close to town and restaurants to refresh and refuel.
Beautiful trail with stunning city views. The rock formations are so cool 😎 but as expected, pretty icy during winter months.
Great Open Space Recreation I've enjoyed for a walk, a lunch with a beautiful city & mountain view.
Trail conditions & character
“Everytime we come here we take a different trail and all the views are gorgeous but of course, they higher you go the better it is!”
“Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead is a beautiful place to hike with amazing scenery and great photography spots along the trail.”
“The trail goes up quite a ways, but my dog and I stayed in the bowl below the big cliff face.”
“I have made the climb up to the top of the big rock with a 4 year old and a 7 year old and it is totally doable.”
“No water fountains, but a well marked trail that seemed popular with people of all ages, and several dogs.”
“No water fountains, but a well marked trail that seemed popular with people of all ages, and several dogs.”
“It's really the most accessible, and quickest trail hike in metro Albuquerque, aside from the Bosque.”
Plan your run at Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — 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.
- Websitecabq.gov
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Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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