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Shaded Running Trails in New Mexico
New Mexico has 39 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 12 cities and towns — Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe and 8 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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A Park Above
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,527 reviews
Green space with ample playground equipment, plus a splash pad, wheelchair swings & covered tables.
Lake Carlsbad Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,639 reviews
Recreation area with fishing, boating & water sports, plus play equipment & picnic areas.
Dripping Springs Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,592 reviews
Hiking trails through rock spires & scrub to 1800s resort buildings & a granite-wall spring.
Cabezon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 997 reviews
City park with an outdoor swimming pool, community center, football field, playgrounds & gazebos.
Embudito Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 784 reviews
Scenic hike leading to sweeping city views and a variety of terrain.
Hillcrest Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 753 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and aquatic center, plus a dog park, splash pad, and zoo.
Rinconada Canyon Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 533 reviews
Easy loop trail for viewing ancient rock drawings.
La Luz Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 489 reviews
Rough hiking path offering sweeping vistas of the sprawling city.
Frenchy's Field/Santa Fe River Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 518 reviews
Labyrinth and meadow featuring walking trails, dog-walking opportunities and a river trail.
Petroglyph National Monument, Piedras Marcadas Canyon Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Alameda Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 491 reviews
Relaxed public park featuring a playground and a zoo with native Southwestern animals.
Dale Ball Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 429 reviews
Scenic 22-mi. network of mountain trails with a variety of terrain for hiking, running & biking.
Pino Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 406 reviews
Scenic trail, good for hikers but also frequented by bikers.
Elena Gallegos Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 389 reviews
Easygoing park offering a series of mountain biking & hiking trails, mountain views & picnic spots.
Kiwanis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 410 reviews
Relaxed recreational area with playgrounds, volleyball courts, picnic tables and horseshoe pits.
Willow Creek Trailhead and Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
Kid-friendly open-space area featuring wooded areas, trails and spots for dog walkers.
Trailhead Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Park featuring walking trails, scenic mountain views, and a playground.
Loma Colorado Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Well-maintained outdoor space offering playground equipment, soccer and sporting events.
Tortugas Mountain
4.8 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Hill featuring steep climbs, mountain biking, hiking trails, and an observatory at the summit.
Del Norte Dog Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Popular park featuring basketball courts, a playground and 3 fenced areas for large dogs, small ones, and both to run free.
Camino De Los Montoyas Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground with swings and slides, alongside picnic tables.
Western Winds Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Big park with a playground for kids and grassy areas.
Sun Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Mountain hiking area offering scenic views and well-marked trails.
Enchanted Lands
4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Sports fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, playground & picnic shelters are the focus at this park.
Havasu Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 137 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus basketball courts, and a dog park.
Dale Ball Trails - Sierra del Norte Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Easy and moderate trails (some gently inclined) through pine forests and rocky parts of the hills, with views over Santa Fe.
Berrendo Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews
Large park featuring playground equipment, slides and trees.
Pine Tree Loop Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Hiking area with scenic views, varying difficulty levels, and a primitive campsite.
Mesa Contenta Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Shady park featuring playground equipment, a picnic area, tennis courts and a walking trail.
Tellbrook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Calm outdoor space featuring shade trees, picnic tables and playgrounds.
Sandalwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Clean park boasting a playground, picnic tables, a basketball court and a pavilion.
Doña Ana Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails crisscross this area with varying degrees of difficulty.
Sagecrest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic area, plus a walking path leading to wetlands.
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