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Elena Gallegos Open Space

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Andres
March 17, 2022
Elena Gallegos is one of my favorite hiking locations. It sits at the base of the Sandia Mountains and has miles of trails including one that goes to the top of the Mountain (an All-day hike). A true high-desert type environment. Climb just a bit to get into oaks and ponderosa pines. Visitors to Elena Gallegos Picnic Area and Albert G. Simms Park enjoy many activities below the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains, which were named for their pink colors at sunset - "Sandia" is Spanish for "watermelon." The 640-acre park is a gem in the Open Space system. At an elevation of about 6,500 feet, visitors can view Mt. Taylor to the west, the Jemez Mountains to the north and the vast Tijeras Arroyo to the south. The landscape supports a piñon-juniper habitat that includes chamisa, Apache plume, scrub oak, cane cholla cactus, blue grama grass, bear grass, and soapweed yucca. If visitors use their observation skills pack rat nests can be seen under juniper trees, coyote and bear scat can be identified along the trail, and the elusive cougar may be spotted traveling through a natural drainage.
Elena Gallegos is one of my favorite hiking locations. It sits at the base of the Sandia Mountains and has miles of trails including one that goes to the top of the Mountain (an All-day hike). A true high-desert type environment. Climb just a bit to get into oaks and ponderosa pines. Visitors…
Hayley
October 10, 2019
Hiking galore! $1 or $2 parking fee, incredible views of Sandia mountains, the city and huge area to enjoy sunrise, sunset or mid-day sun! Plenty of tables for those who pack a picnic as well! Affordable alternative to the tram.
Merv
December 30, 2016
easy hike with incredible views of the Sandia Mountains
Michael
April 23, 2016
Great jump off point for hiking in the foothills of the spectacular Sandia Mountains which dominate the skyline of Albuquerque.
Donna
July 9, 2021
Another great area for walking, hiking and biking within 10 minutes of Oso Ct. Picnic tables available.

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7100 Tramway Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM
Elena Gallegos Grant