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Tingley Drive Southern Bosque Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Running trail in Albuquerque, New Mexico · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Tingley Drive Southern Bosque 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.

MixedLoopScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Hiking area along the Rio Grande with a paved trail, picnic tables, and kid-friendly walks.

What runners say about Tingley Drive Southern Bosque Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (122 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean and peaceful, a lot of people with off leash dogs though, more than petroglyph or Ellen gallegos open space”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“The views were absolutely stunning in the trails were easy and moderate to navigate without a fear of getting lost.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Great for an easy walk/run/ride.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 9 mentions

“Trail along the river, nature pond with ducks, patrolled by police on bikes, right in town, many trail options, quiet and peaceful place for contemplation, reflection, prayer.”

Nice flat walking, running, biking trail. Maybe not a place I would want to be at night.

★★★★☆ — Derek , Oct 2023

Beautiful trail, serene. I was thrilled to come here Escape early in the day. I've skated the Bosque Trail for many years but only recently began to use this entry point. my otherwise wonderful experience was marred today when I came back to my car and found my catalytic converter had been sawed off.

★★★★☆ — Jc , Jun 2021

Beautiful. Nice paved walking biking trail or you can venture further back in nature into the Bosque. Plenty of places to park. Just be sure to never leave valuables in your car. This is Albuquerque. Great way to connect with nature in the middle of the city.

★★★★★ — N , Jan 2021

Trails are well kept. Several for bike, hike, and run. Didn't know Rio Grande was dry in these parts.

★★★★★ — ?! , Oct 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 122 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 9 mentions

“Trail along the river, nature pond with ducks, patrolled by police on bikes, right in town, many trail options, quiet and peaceful place for contemplation, reflection, prayer.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“The views were absolutely stunning in the trails were easy and moderate to navigate without a fear of getting lost.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Nice paved walking biking trail or you can venture further back in nature into the Bosque.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Clean and peaceful, a lot of people with off leash dogs though, more than petroglyph or Ellen gallegos open space”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“It’s truly a hidden gem and the parking is phenomenal.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🔁 Loop trail

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Tingley Drive Southern Bosque Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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
  • 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
  • Phone(505) 452-5200
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 Tingley Drive Southern Bosque Trailhead

819 Tingley Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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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.