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Socorro Nature Area
3.9 ★★★★☆ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Lemitar, New Mexico · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Socorro Nature Area'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.
Park with trails, bird watching, and picnic areas, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
What runners say about Socorro Nature Area
“Peaceful and always getting attention from the local BLM office.”
One pit toilet, numerous picnic tables and fire pits and a large covered pavilion along with walking trails and access across a canal to the Rio Grande are some of the perks of this site. From here, you can get to Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in 25-30 minutes.
A really well made area lots of benches, picknick spots, and nice trails such a shame it's not visited much. Also a great spot for birding 🐦
Lovely sunrise walk with my dogs and coffee Low impact and lots of birds waking up.
The pond has been removed and that area is all dug up. The trail is in great shape.
Trail conditions & character
“Peaceful and always getting attention from the local BLM office.”
“Plenty of parking and plenty area for camping.”
“Lovely sunrise walk with my dogs and coffee Low impact and lots of birds waking up.”
Plan your run at Socorro Nature Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms, 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.
- Websiteblm.gov
- Phone(575) 835-0412
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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