Outdoor Adventures
Sandoval County is where the Rocky Mountains meet the desert with clear turquoise skies, abundant sunshine and diverse adventure packed wilderness, we are an ideal destination for people who love the outdoors. From the epic mountain vistas, scenic bikeways, hiking, birding, fishing, rock climbing, or galloping your horse along the mesas, Sandoval County delivers an amazing outdoor vacation.
BIKING MOUNTAIN & FAT BIKES
Kick up some dirt and catch some air on unmatched trails and undiscovered badland country. For mountain bikers of all levels to experience the beauty and scenery from high desert, mountain trails, lush valley’s and the Rio Grande. We have it all cross-country loops, steep technical downhills, long ascents, cruise the Bosque along the Rio Grande. We have it all!
Explore Mountain Biking Trails:
Check out this interactive map for over 187 bike trails for the adventurous spirit
The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Rio Rancho | Trailforks
The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Mariposa Fat Bike Trails | Trailforks
For a list of mountain bike trails, visit MTBProject.com
HORSEBACK RIDING
Saddle up for an adventure, put on your cowboy hat buckle into those chaps and get away from it all. Check out the wide-open spaces and view the unparallel wilderness of riding along streams and high mountains, meander through high desert and get up close and personal with wildlife.
Explore Wilderness Rides:
Applewood Equestrian - https://applewoodequestrian.com/
Red Horse-Riding Company - https://redhorseridingco.com/
Valencia Farms - https://www.valenciafarms.com/
