Safe Bike Routes in Albuquerque

Albuquerque's high desert terrain and 310 days of sunshine create unique cycling opportunities. The Bosque Trail along the Rio Grande is one of the Southwest's best urban trails.

Top 10 Safest Routes in Albuquerque

1
Paseo del Bosque Trail
16 miles
Rio Grande corridor through cottonwood bosque. Car-free, shaded, and flat. Albuquerque's best trail.
2
North Diversion Channel Trail
12 miles
North-south trail through the city following a flood control channel. Paved and flat.
3
Tramway Trail
8 miles
East side trail at the base of the Sandia Mountains. Mountain views and high desert scenery.
4
Sandia Peak Road
14 miles
Epic mountain climb to Sandia Crest at 10,678 feet. Challenging with alpine scenery.
5
Bear Canyon Trail
4 miles
Foothills trail through natural areas with Sandia Mountain views.
6
I-25 Frontage Path
8 miles
North-south trail paralleling the interstate with mountain views.
7
Corrales Bosque Trail
5 miles
Continuation of the Bosque Trail through rural Corrales. Peaceful riverside riding.
8
Central Avenue Bikeway
6 miles
East-west bikeway on Albuquerque's historic Route 66. Urban character and restaurants.
9
Tijeras Arroyo Trail
6 miles
Southeast trail through arroyo system with desert landscape.
10
Academy Road Bikeway
4 miles
Protected east-west corridor through the Heights neighborhood.

Albuquerque Cycling Infrastructure

200+ Miles of Bikeways

The Paseo del Bosque Trail runs 16 miles along the Rio Grande through cottonwood forest. Albuquerque has extensive bike lane coverage with its comprehensive cycling network. The flat river valley and mesa edges offer varied terrain.

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