Hiking, mountain-bike, and equestrian trails across New Mexico — with difficulty, allowed uses, hazards, land manager, and cultural-protocol guidance.
The Sandia Mountains rise just east of Albuquerque in central New Mexico and are the most-visited mountains in the state. Open year-round for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and winter sports. Photography is permitted. Trail length, elevation, and difficulty vary by route; consult the recreation.gov listing or the managing agency for specific conditions.
White Ridge Bike Trails is a 12-mile mountain biking system managed by the BLM Rio Puerco Field Office, located southwest of San Ysidro in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Two concentric loops wind across gypsum-rich mesa ridgelines with fast, flowing singletrack, steep climbs, and technical descents featuring approximately 1,000 feet of total elevation gain. Hikers are welcome on all trails; one segment is designated for equestrian use. The site is accessible via Cabezon Road (County Road 906) approximately 4.4 miles from the trailhead; high-clearance vehicles are preferred but the road is passable when dry. No water, toilets, or cell service are available on-site. Primitive dispersed camping is permitted on adjacent BLM lands with a 14-day stay limit.