Paseo del Bosque Trail

It is an amazing time along the river in the Bosque. The colors in the fall and the peaceful area is great for renewing and recharging.

Albuquerque has over 400 miles of trails and this section has been part of my bicycling route everyday while I'm in town.These trails are such a lush experience. I feel spoiled. There is not a dull moment on any of them as they twist and turn through various neighborhoods. If you ride enough of them -- and I devoured what I could -- you will realize that these are a central component of this community.I came here to ride these trails and it was worth seeing this city in a way I never have in all the years that I've visited. Bring a bike and go exploring.

Great trail for running! There is beautiful scenery throughout the trails and was very populated when I went so I felt safe!

Came on a weekday afternoon to do about 4 miles total. Parking lot was pretty full, saw some people on the trails walking (some with dogs) and biking. Flat trail, some shade but not much, view of the river. Was fine for a walk, seems like a good spot to trail run.

Absolutely gaw-geous!The Bosque Trail is close-ish to where my parents live, so on several visits to ABQ I have taken it upon myself to walk/run along some legs of it.The trail is paved and is accessible, with several options of locations to park at and begin and end at. It runs close to the Rio Grande and part goes through the Rio Grande Valley State Park.It is beautiful. There isn't a lot of shade (hello, desert!) so wear sunscreen AND reapply. That may mostly be a belated note to myself....but anyway...The views along the trail of the river and the mountains are gorgeous. The people are considerate when passing, and seem to give plenty of warning giving you time to move aside for those faster than you or on a bike.I think it is a great option for open outdoor space to enjoy nature and get some activity in. It is worth a visit, if not visits on a regular basis if you are able.

Sure, "distancing" doesn't sound like a particularly appealing lifestyle model, but there are definitely opportunities to celebrate solitude and silence, Exhibit A: Paseo del Bosque trail. The last decade plus, I've lived near the river, and this multi-use path has been my exercise bestie, taking me from Alameda to Rio Bravo, preparing for a half marathon, pulling my kiddo's bike trailer to the zoo, and creating lifelong memories: that day I saved a wood duck, the porcupine sleeping in the cottonwood, the six foot long bull snake, the preggo snapping turtle. I could go on and on, but there's no time like the present to talk about the present...If you're taking advantage of the only upside to this Cabrona nightmare -- getting outside for some vitamin D on the daily -- this trail is the city's best natural resource. In particular, I encourage you to tour the west side of the river -- technically not this trail, but a series of dirt paths running along the shore and west, from Montano to Paseo del Norte and beyond. I'm posting photos from our walk today, wherein we found a great little bottle fortress. Apparently people drop small notes in the bottles which list new year wishes or positive prayers for the planet. We could all use some of those, right about now. Want to scavenge? Find this fort.

Paseo del Bosque Trail is a great place to go bike riding; we did a 17-mile, round-trip ride here the first time we visited.It's an easy-to-navigate, well-maintained trail that facilitates riding along at a good pace. That said, the scenery you'll find along the trail is more than a bit repetitive, so much so that if you're going for a relatively long ride (like we did) you'll find it fairly monotonous.Just how monotonous is the scenery? Even though the trail is very close to the Rio Grande, and runs totally parallel to it, you'll only actually see the river briefly at the beginning of the trail...Another minus - there isn't a whole lot of shade here, despite the fact that there are a fair number of trees near the trail. Given this, you should plan appropriately and bring along lots of water.

Bicycle/pedestrian super-highway between downtown ABQ and Corrales. No cars whatsoever for 16 miles. In addition to encounters with indigenous animals, sometimes it is possible to hear lions/exotic animal sounds coming from the zoo. Run into llamas/camels somewhere between the Montaño bridge and Corrales. During the summer, the trail is a great place to train for a triathlon. Stop at Tingley Beach to use the outdoor exercise equipment. Hit the Rio Grande Pool at around 3:00 pm, try to get a lane, do some laps. Otherwise, throw a towel under a tree or not if you need some vitamin D or are wearing SPF 500 sunscreen if you need it. On a budget of $2.50, it is the closest feeling to laying on an actual beach in Albuquerque. Off the path, there are dirt trails leading to river banks and places to chill where the constant sound of police sirens are substantially diminished. Hang out there until it is almost dark --especially during the fall--it can be highly photogenic at the golden hour. At sunset, the typically muddy brown river can change colors several times according to what is going on in the sky. I imagine it is the same at sunrise, but I don't get up that early. Wouldn't recommend hanging out in the bosque after dark. I think being a state park it is probably closed anyways. In general, be careful when venturing off the paved portion of the trial. Hate to say this--especially if you are a lady ---bring a friend or two or mace, a pit bull, and martial arts skills if you got 'em.

After years of check-ins on this trail, it's time to write a review - there's nothing like thorough, diligent research before plunging ahead! The Paseo del Bosque trail is where you'll find me several times per week, usually "running" or "jogging" but always "having fun." Call it what you want. The trail is multi-use and quite popular on the weekends, and on nice days in the winter. There's the paved trail to choose from of course, and for much of the trail, packed dirt next to it as a second option. Going into the Bosque to explore some of the dirt trails is also a nice diversion. If you're not really into exercise, the Bosque is just a nice place to easily access nature and peace & quiet. The city recently added an ADA accessible area to the Bosque via Tingley Beach, which is great. I see a lot of families use the river walk area for photos, and I personally like to sneak out there for yoga when it's not too hot or cold.

Absolutely love this trail! It doesn't matter if your biking, running or walking its always an adventure. I've come here often with my bestie to hike through the bosque or in the paved trail and with my honey on bike rides and some hikes. Never fails to awe me. Its amazing how close to nature you can be seemingly in the middle if the city.There's not much I can say that hasn't been said so I'll give some helpful tips from someone who is sometimes a bit over prepared. Always have enough water and snacks. Sometimes you don't realize the energy you can burn having fun. So make sure you have something to nibble on to keep your energy up. Make sure you have sprayed yourself with sunscreen. I know some people don't have this problem but I'm part Irish and unfortunately I burn easily. So protect your skin. During the mosquito time make sure you have bug spray. I don't know how tasty you are to them but apparently I'm pretty tasty. Also have your helmet and sunglasses because the sun can be bright and well you never know if you may take a spill. I also take a backpack that has antisceptic spray, hand sanitizer and a first aid kit. Like I said you may not need them and I hope you don't but its always good to have.One thing I always take with me no matter who I am with is pepper spray. Its a safety precautions that I take for peace of mind because you always good nothing goes wrong. I also carry a small knife in case if an emergency good or bad. All in all the trail is a safe and fun place to ride and walk or jog. Its a good way to clear your head and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!!