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Rio Rancho Bosque Preserve - Riverside Dr Entrance
4.8 ★★★★★ 246 Google reviews · Running trail in Rio Rancho, New Mexico · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Rio Rancho Bosque Preserve - Riverside Dr Entrance'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.
Nature preserve featuring river views, trails, and ample parking, plus fishing and kayaking.
What runners say about Rio Rancho Bosque Preserve - Riverside Dr Entrance
“Beautiful and tranquil, plenty of area to walk along, and you can go down to the water as well if you would like.”
“Current was fast when I was there, but the area was so peaceful, I enjoyed everything.”
Bumpy road to parking lot. Lots of parking space. Very nice place for a walk especially in the evening. Throughout whole trail the golden mountain is in a view. The trail goes right next to river on elevation. Noticed couple of coyotes across the river.
Great place for a hike. Unpaved road next to park is what you take to a gravel parking area. Bring water & a snack - you'll want to explore for awhile!
This is a wonderful spot to access the Bosque trails. Going upriver will provide you with some unobstructed views of the river and the Sandia Mountains; going downriver immerses you in the wonders of a uniquely New Mexico Cottonwood forest. These are two early morning views of the Sandias taken while hiking the trails.
Beautiful and tranquil, plenty of area to walk along, and you can go down to the water as well if you would like. Current was fast when I was there, but the area was so peaceful, I enjoyed everything.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful and tranquil, plenty of area to walk along, and you can go down to the water as well if you would like.”
“We were in town visiting and this park is everything I had hoped for, close to the parking lot yet still gave me the hike/trail run vibe I was looking for.”
“Current was fast when I was there, but the area was so peaceful, I enjoyed everything.”
“the upper one gravel, and several lower ones throughout the trees and foliage.”
Plan your run at Rio Rancho Bosque Preserve - Riverside Dr Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiterrnm.gov
- Phone(505) 891-5015
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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