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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in New Mexico

New Mexico has 46 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 11 cities and towns — Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Los Lunas and 7 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 18,363 reviews

Carlsbad, NM

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Well-known national park famous for its limestone caves, rock formations & hiking trails.

Dripping Springs Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,592 reviews

Las Cruces, NM

3 miLoopMixedShaded

Hiking trails through rock spires & scrub to 1800s resort buildings & a granite-wall spring.

Boca Negra Canyon

4.6 ★★★★★ 950 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

MixedScenic

Rustic desert park featuring low-key day hikes amid numerous petroglyphs carved into volcanic rocks.

Copper Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 803 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

Scenic

Scenic destination for hiking and mountain biking.

Embudito Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 784 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Scenic hike leading to sweeping city views and a variety of terrain.

Rockhound State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 814 reviews

Deming, NM

ScenicDog-friendly

Agates & quartz crystal are in abundance at this park with trails, a swimming beach & camping.

Embudo Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 759 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

Scenic

Villanueva State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 651 reviews

Villanueva, NM

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Rinconada Canyon Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 533 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

2.2 miLoopCrushed gravelShaded

Easy loop trail for viewing ancient rock drawings.

La Luz Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 489 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Rough hiking path offering sweeping vistas of the sprawling city.

Menaul Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 496 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are available at this park with trails and picnic tables.

Pino Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 406 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic trail, good for hikers but also frequented by bikers.

Elena Gallegos Open Space

4.8 ★★★★★ 389 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Easygoing park offering a series of mountain biking & hiking trails, mountain views & picnic spots.

Piedras Marcadas Canyon

4.7 ★★★★★ 367 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

3 miScenicDog-friendly

Easy trails featuring rock art (petroglyphs) carved by ancient people and views of Albuquerque.

The Box Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews

Socorro, NM

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Rambling park popular for roped rock climbing, bouldering and camping, plus hiking trails.

Loma Colorado Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

Rio Rancho, NM

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained outdoor space offering playground equipment, soccer and sporting events.

Tortugas Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ 192 reviews

Las Cruces, NM

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hill featuring steep climbs, mountain biking, hiking trails, and an observatory at the summit.

Piedra Lisa Canyon Loop Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

LoopMixedScenic

Rocky area featuring multiple trails of varying difficulty levels.

Sun Mountain Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews

Santa Fe, NM

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Mountain hiking area offering scenic views and well-marked trails.

Tomé Hill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Los Lunas, NM

Natural surfaceScenic

Manzano/Four Hills Open Space

4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

8 miScenic

Hiking area with a series of sloping hills, featuring a variety of plants & wildlife.

Dale Ball Trails - Sierra del Norte Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

Santa Fe, NM

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Easy and moderate trails (some gently inclined) through pine forests and rocky parts of the hills, with views over Santa Fe.

Arroyo Hondo Open Space Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Santa Fe, NM

1.6 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Casual trails and loop options with signage, cactus and views of the mountains.

Chamisa Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Santa Fe, NM

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring kid-friendly and other trails with varying difficulty levels.

Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

ScenicDog-friendly

Well-known, dog-friendly trek with rock scrambles, for climbing, hiking and cycling.

Frijoles Trailhead (La Tierra Trails)

4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Santa Fe, NM

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Well-marked, fun-filled locale for hiking and biking and equestrian sports, with jumps for all skill levels.

Pine Tree Loop Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Las Cruces, NM

4 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Hiking area with scenic views, varying difficulty levels, and a primitive campsite.

RailTrail, Rabbit Road Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Santa Fe, NM

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Popular out-and-back trail for walking, hiking, and cycling, with pretty views.

El Cerro de Los Lunas Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Los Lunas, NM

ScenicDog-friendly

Cerro Gordo Trailhead (Dale Ball Trails)

4.7 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

Santa Fe, NM

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with a variety of trails, from easy to more challenging, and scenic views.

Picacho Peak

4.6 ★★★★★ 74 reviews

Santa Fe, NM

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring well-marked trails leading to views from the peak.

Grand Enchantment Trail - Tramway Trail Segment Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

Natural surfaceScenic

Hiking range with a tramway as well as trails, offering city views, snacks and parking.

Doña Ana Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Las Cruces, NM

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails crisscross this area with varying degrees of difficulty.

Picacho Peak Recreation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Las Cruces, NM

1.5 miScenic

Recreational area with walking trails for all levels of experience and views from the top.

Dorothy Stewart Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Santa Fe, NM

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Easy to moderate hiking area featuring several trails with city and valley views.

Eye of the Sandias

4.5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

LoopScenic

Hiking area known for a canyon and sunset views.

Achenbach Canyon Hiking Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Las Cruces, NM

MixedScenic

Hiking area featuring a loop trail with views and rocky canyons.

Thomson Fenceline Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Rio Rancho, NM

PavedScenic

El Cerro de Tomé

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Los Lunas, NM

Scenic

Nambe Badlands Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Nambe, NM

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Los Lunas, NM

Scenic

Soledad Canyon Loop Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

Las Cruces, NM

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Doña Ana Arch Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Las Cruces, NM

LoopPavedScenic

Alamo Canyon Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Alamogordo, NM

Crushed gravel

Goat Springs Trail #118 Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Alamogordo, NM

Scenic

Dog Canyon Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Alamogordo, NM

2.9 miShadedScenic

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