The Best Trail Running Routes in Albuquerque

The North Foothills area includes the Elena Gallegos Open Space, and the trails in this network comprise some of the best and most easily-accessible singletrack in the Albuquerque region. Serving a population of almost a million people, you can expect to encounter traffic on these trails… but that shouldn’t dissuade you....

The Whitewash Loop is one of the most epic trail running loops in the greater Albuquerque area. It takes just a short detour from Interstate 40 to reach the trailhead. Grab your running vest and poles and run this challenging 13-mile loop that includes the summit of South Sandia Peak at 9,700'....