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Thomson Fenceline Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Rio Rancho, New Mexico · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Thomson Fenceline Trail'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.
What runners say about Thomson Fenceline Trail
“Love the view and trails are well maintained .”
“Whenever I want to catch one of our beautiful sunrises, I always head to the Thompson fenceline trail.”
At dawn and dusk breathtaking views of Albuquerque, Corrales and the Sandias can be captured. In the Crepuscular hours you may see Coyotes hunting, Cooper's Hawks perching and Gambels Quail scurrying around. Roadrunners and Jack rabbits are also seen on a regular basis.
Whenever I want to catch one of our beautiful sunrises, I always head to the Thompson fenceline trail. The overlook there is simply stunning! It's also a beautiful place to walk and it's great for watching the action from the balloon fiesta if the north winds are friendly!
Walk here almost every morning. Nice blacktop trail, as well as dirt trail if you prefer. Wide open views of Sania mountains.
One of my favorite park/walks in RR. Gorgeous views over the valley. Can be excessively breezy and chilly at times. In the summer it's hot in the sun because there are no trees for shade. Can see lots of quail. Easy access with a parking lot on sabana grande.
Trail conditions & character
“Whenever I want to catch one of our beautiful sunrises, I always head to the Thompson fenceline trail.”
“Have seen roadrunners, quail, song birds and sand hill cranes”
“It’s a nice paved trail with a beautiful view of Sandia.”
Plan your run at Thomson Fenceline Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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