Outdoor Adventures

105 D Pleasant View Drive,
Bernalillo, NM 87004

(505) 771-1234

Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures offers guided canoe and kayak trips, as well as paddle craft rentals for self-guided adventures, along the historic and scenic Rio Grande.

Equipment & Rentals

1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507

(505) 476-8000

The Department of Game and Fish is committed to maintaining the quality of the state’s fisheries, improving fish habitat and restoring native sport fishes, while also providing outstanding recreational angling opportunities for the public.

Fishing

15 Entrance Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544

Upper Frijoles Canyon Overlook trail 7.7 miles Class 2 – 4 trail. This is an out and back trail route into the Caja del Rio wilderness. It offers epic views of pinion juniper forest and sagebrush.

Winter Trails

39201 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025

South Mountain Trail 8.2-mile Class 2 – 3 trail - You’ll need some skins on your skis as you rise in elevation but well worth it, as the best views of the Valle Grande are from this summit.

Winter Trails

39201 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025

La Jara Loop 1.4 Class 1 Loop trail is excellent for families with young children just learning to cross country or showshoe.

Winter Trails

455 Fenton Lake Road, Jemez Springs, NM 87025

A perfect valley nestled between the mountains for a leisurely 2.3-mile Class 1 loop. If you are in for a bit more adventure, the north eastern area of Fenton Lake is great to explore.

Winter Trails

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Trad, sport. Boasting some of New Mexico's best granite sport climbing, this area is a sharp contrast to the red and brown color surrounding it. Short approaches, less than vertical to vertical rock, and mostly single pitch sport climbs. However, there are some trad lines here and a few multi-pitch climbs. The rock quality varies, and some can be quite loose. A helmet here is not a bad idea.

Rock Climbing

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Sport. This is a nice little Jemez crag composed of the same rhyloite rock as Las Conchas and Area 37. This type of rhyolite is dominant throughout most of the Jemez. It is rough on the hands with a gritty texture that is surprisingly solid. The Juno Tower is south-facing, gets sun most of the day and is also shaded from trees in many spots. This little area has easy access as it is right off the road.

Rock Climbing

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Bouldering. Ponderosa is acclaimed as the best bouldering in New Mexico. Climbing ranges from thin face problems to steep overhung burl-fests with both lowball and highball climbing. The rock is volcanic tuff, but quite different from the popular tuff area, the Happys in California. Ponderosa doesn't have the thick and solid patina layer that the Happys does. Where there is thick patina here, it is probably choss. But where the patina is thin, it is awesome and very grainy, making for excellent pocketed face climbs. Conversely, the climbing on the underside of the boulders is quite similar to the Happys.

Rock Climbing

35°46'28.0"N 106°23'03.3"W

Trad, Sport. Capulin Tower is a semi-detached 120' tower formation in the middle of The Hinterlands. The tower itself boasts two routes, an enjoyable two-pitch route to reach the top via 5.10+ climbing and a gorgeous 110' overhanging finger crack crux crack line, Petrichor Crack, right up the middle of the tower.

Rock Climbing

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Sport, 80 ft. The Monster Wall proper is steep, with some good harder routes in the middle and flanked on the sides with easier routes. Intricate side to side climbing with a fun crux at the roof.<br />
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Climb left of the bolt line for a good bit in the lower third of the route. Cool switch back right to the bolt line up just past half way. Bust out left again for a move or two before great jugs take you over the fun roof moves.

Rock Climbing

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Spring and summer: Broad-tailed and Black-chinned Hummingbirds, White-throated Swift, Lazuli Bunting, Cordilleran, Hammond’s, and Ash-throated Flycatchers, Violet-green Swallow, Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Cassin’s Vireo, Spotted Towhee, Fox Sparrow, Western Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak. Year-round: Acorn Woodpecker, Common Raven, Steller’s Jay, Pygmy Nuthatch, Mountain Chickadee, Rock Wren, American Dipper, Hermit Thrush, Cassin’s Finch, Lesser Goldfinch. Target species: Zone-tailed Hawk, Spotted and Flammulated Owls, Dusky Grouse, Lewis’s Woodpecker, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Gray Flycatcher, Hepatic Tanager.

Birdwatching

39201 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025

Valles Caldera National Preserve has been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the National Audubon Society. The IBA program identifies and targets for conservation areas that are “vital to birds and other biodiversity.” The preserve is one of about 2,800 such areas in the United States. Valles Caldera provides habitat to many bird species, including at least 40 species of conservation concern, including olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi), cordilleran flycatcher (Empidonax occidentalis), Grace’s warbler (Setophaga graciae), and northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), as well as a wide range of other wildlife.

Birdwatching

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The Corrales Bosque Preserve consists of a narrow strip of land containing a natural cottonwood forest and associated riparian habitats that include shrubs such as coyote willow and New Mexico olive. Riparian habitats are particularly important for avian communities in the arid Southwest. As such, the Preserve was designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA) in 2013. Many bird species nest in this area and the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher and the Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo, a species of conservation concern, have been observed in the bosque habitats. The Preserve is also an important stopover habitat for many migrants that pass through on their ways south and north, and it provides habitat for wintering Bald Eagles.

Birdwatching

35.88413868291734, -106.36720878465783

(505) 438-5300

The Jemez Mountains are at the southern end of the Rocky Mountains and are a part of the Santa Fe National Forest, boasting an array of gorgeous natural features such as waterfalls and hot springs. There are also several historic sites to check out, many of them created by either Spanish colonizers or Native Americans. There is superb backpacking and hiking with over 800 trails.

Hiking & Camping

15 Entrance Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544

(505) 672-3861

Bandelier National Monument has over 70 miles of trail within its boundaries and many more miles that connect out into the adjacent Santa Fe National Forest Lands. The most popular of these trails are the Main (Pueblo) Loop Trail and Alcove House Trail.

Hiking & Camping

35.856773, - 106.491173

(575) 829-4100

Valles Caldera National Preserve is filled with awe-inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife, and cultural wonders that can enrich the visitor's experience and understanding of this recovering landscape. Please note that Valles Caldera is still a new unit of the National Park Service, so many points of interest are currently unmarked. The best way to ensure you won't miss anything is to download the National Park Service smartphone app, search for Valles Caldera National Preserve, and save the park's data for offline use before you arrive.<br />
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Upon arrival, we ask all visitors to stop at the Entrance Station for a vehicle pass if driving into the park's backcountry (Cabin District, History Grove, Jaramillo Creek, and San Antonio Creek). Pets are allowed only in the Entrance Station parking lot and on the La Jara, Coyote Call, and Valle Grande trailheads. Pets are not permitted beyond the Entrance Station, even if kept inside the vehicle.

Hiking & Camping

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Explore this 12.4-mile loop trail near Corrales, New Mexico. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking & Camping

7413 HWY 4, Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024

(505) 494-1960

Break out those hiking shoes for a one of a kind experience on the Red Rocks Trails. Experience amazing views of Walatowa Red Rocks, slot canyon and sweeping mountain landscapes. Red Rock Trails provides a 1.5 mile self-guided hike.

Hiking & Camping

35.85812580534542, -106.49139947845632

(575) 829-4100

Valles Caldera National Preserve became the country’s newest national park in 2016. Just 20 miles north along Hwy 4 Jemez Springs is an easy access point to this spectacular preserve with 89,000 acres located in Sandoval County. One of only six super volcanoes in the entire world, Valles Caldera is comprised of a 13-mile wide depression which came about after a huge volcanic eruption more than 1.25 million years ago. Thousands of visitors explore the preserve each year, drawn in by its history, flora and fauna. Historic cabins dating back to the 1860’s provide a glimpse into the lives of sheep and cattle ranchers.

National Parks

35.77926884938862, -106.27085348787554

(505) 672-3861

Bandelier National Monument is an epic vista of the Pajarito Plateau’s rugged canyons and mesas on the slopes of the Jemez Mountains. The archeological sites are the ancestral lands of the ancient Puebloans dating to 1150 AD and offer a view into times past of age-old dwellings, petroglyphs, and pictograph images. There are over 33,000 acres of land and 70% of the Monument is wilderness. There are over 70 miles of trails within its boundaries and many more that connect out into the Santa Fe National Forest lands waiting to be explored.

National Parks

763 Applewood Road, Corrales, NM 87048

(505) 270-6418

 Ride the Trails in Corrales. If you love the trails in Corrales, you'll love our location. We are right on the ditch on Loma Larga and just a short ride down the tree-shaded ditches to Top Form Arena.

Horseback Riding

149 Angelo Luigi Road, Corrales, NM 87048

(505) 250-3216

New Mexico Wilderness Rides. For both horses and people, these are our favorite rides—the rides where everything comes together. Not a two-hour break from the world—but a different world entirely. This is where you learn to think like a horse, where you learn a lot about wild country and riding, and sometimes a lot about yourself.

Horseback Riding

1300 Tuyuna Trail, Bernalillo, NM 87004

(505) 554-5938

The Stables at Tamaya in Bernalillo, NM, is operated by true horse lovers and staffed by expert riders. We are your best source for group trail rides and other great adventures on horseback.

Horseback Riding

38724 Hwy 126, Jemez Springs NM 87025

(575) 829-4333

A one stop shop in the Jemez. All the supplies you need for camping, fishing, picnicking, or hiking can be found.

Fishing

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(575) 829-4100

Designated as a dark sky park in 2021, Valles Caldera National Preserve is New Mexico’s newest International Dark Sky Park. This 89,000 acre National Preserve is in the heart of one of three super volcanoes in the United States and is known for its expansive mountain meadows, abundance of wildlife, and stunning views of the night skies. The Preserve is located in the Jemez Mountains from where it is possible to see the Milky Way, meteor showers, planets, and star constellations, unobstructed by light pollution.Visitors have the opportunity to attend an astronomy event or can observe the night skies on their own.

Dark Skies (Stargazing)

453 NM-165, Placitas, NM 87043

(505) 867-3355

Each year Placitas has a Cosmic Experience with Astronomer Tony Hull with members of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society. There are 30 sophisticated telescopes aimed at a variety of night sky phenomenon. We will see the richness of the surface of the moon, and galaxies.

Dark Skies (Stargazing)

1301 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo NM 87004

(505) 771-6155

Twin Warriors Golf Club is eighteen holes of high desert, championship golf routed in and around 20 ancient cultural sites of previous habitation and activity. The course has beautiful grassy knolls and ridges dotted with Juniper and Pinon Pine.  Ranked 49th Best Public Golf Course in America by Golf DigestRanked the 3rd Best Golf Course in New Mexico by Golf DigestTop 75 Golf Resorts In America by Golf Magazine

Golf

288 Prairie Star Road, Santa Ana Pueblo NM 87004

(505) 867-9464

The Santa Ana Golf Club offers golf the way it was meant to be played. "The New York Times" calls Santa Ana "one of America's three best true links-style golf courses." The course follows in the tradition of golf's first and finest links-style courses and was highly rated by both Golf Week and Golf Digest.You'll enjoy a 27-hole championship links-style golf course, five sets of tees on every hole, play from 5,500 yards to 7,400 yards, a 22,000-square-foot Club House, eight lakes, full-service Pro Shop, practice facilities, hospitality quarters, four-star restaurant, and casual bar and grille.

Golf

30 Rainbow Road NE, Albuquerque, NM

(505) 798-3990

The Sandia Golf Club features a 7,752-yard golf course. The Par 72 Championship Course stretches from 5,113 to 7,752 yards and will challenge and delight golfers of all skill levels with a memorable layout routed through the rugged high desert landscape featuring 48 strategically placed bunkers, challenging green complexes and panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains. The facility also features a full size practice range with a double-tiered teeing area, a 10,000 square foot practice putting green, a practice chipping green with bunker, and a putting green next to the number 1 tee to practice those last few putts before teeing off.

Golf

5200 Cochiti Highway, Cochiti Lake NM 87083

(505) 465-2239

Cochiti Golf Club is an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. public golf course located in Cochiti Lake, New Mexico. The Cochiti Golf Club is consistently ranked as one of the best golf courses in New Mexico. To go along with the fantastic layout of the course, it is nestled in the beautiful high desert terrain of northern New Mexico.

Golf

35.88329873519343, -106.72613155666421

(575) 829-3630

The Jemez Mountains provide the backdrop for this stunning year-round retreat surrounded by beautiful ponderosa pine forests. Fenton Lake State Park is a mellow mountain escape. The Rio Cebolla flows through the park and there is a fishing and canoeing lake too. The park also attracts campers, hikers and cross-country skiers. There's even a fun playground for the kids. Stocked with rainbow trout from fall through spring, the lake is home to German brown trout, an ideal spot for flyfishing. Although most anglers prefer the warmth and comfort of summer, there is also winter ice fishing.

National Parks

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(505) 438-5300

Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.6-million-acre Santa Fe National Forest. Here, you can find the headwaters of Pecos, Jemez, and Gallinas Rivers; mountain streams; lakes; and trout fishing. Travel into Pecos, San Pedro Parks, Chama, and Dome Wildernesses via wilderness pack trips, saddle, or on 1,000 miles of hiking trails. Try whitewater rafting on the Rio Chama or Rio Grande from May to September. Consider turkey, elk, deer, and bear hunting, or visit one of many nearby Indian pueblos, Spanish missions, and Indian ruins. Golden aspen grace the high country from September to October and snow blankets Santa Fe Ski Basin in winter.

National Parks

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San Pedro Parks Wilderness is classified as a Wild Area. With over 41132 acres it has high altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level. With 9 trails to select from you will enjoy the rolling mountain tops, meadows and dense stands of spruce and conifers, aspen and plenty of wildlife.

National Parks

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(505) 346-3900

Cibola National Forest is a massive 1,633,786 acres. Legend is that Cibola is the original name from the Zuni for their tribal lands. The Sandia district area encompasses land in eastern Bernalillo, Placitas and southeastern Sandoval County.

National Parks

16 Hidden Valley Rd, Jemez Springs NM 87025

(575) 829-3500

Located in the beautiful Jemez Valley. Pick your adventure, plan your trip and get all your supplies.

Lakes & Rivers

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(575) 829-3630

Fenton Lake State Park is a mellow mountain escape. The Rio Cebolla flows through the park and the lake provides an opportunity to fish and canoe. The park also attracts campers, hikers, and cross-country skiers.

Lakes & Rivers

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(505) 465-2300

A no wake lake that is perfect for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and fishing. Campgrounds Camping is available.

Lakes & Rivers

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(505) 476-8000

San Gregorio Lake is in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness Area. Rainbow trout thrive here. It is a wonderful hiking experience because of its beauty and isolation.

Lakes & Rivers

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Zia Reservoir is 28 acres in the high desert that is known for it's bass fishing.

Lakes & Rivers

221 NM-165 Suite I, Placitas, NM 87043

(505) 633-0383

The Land of Enchantment abounds in opportunities to explore the mysteries of its ancient past and wonders of its landscapes. Ancestral ruins, historic homesteads, petroglyphs, petrified forests and geological marvels lie hidden in its hills and valleys. Wild horses run free on its mesas. New Mexico Jeep Tours invites you to join us as we explore the hidden treasures this land has to offer. A driver/guide will take you on your tourSnacks and water are provided on all toursTours are private and can be personalized to meet the needs of your party

Jeep Tours

2502 Clark Carr Loop, Placitas, NM 87043

(505) 831-4354

Exploring places around New Mexico, that unfortunately not many people get to see. New Mexico is beautiful and there are so many amazing landscapes, rock formations, mountains, streams, waterfalls, etc. that are nearly impossible to get to without a helicopter.

Helicopter Tours

5601 Eagle Rock Ave, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

1 (800) 725-2477

Fulfill your bucket list with a true one-of-a-kind experience. Our flight team launches spectacular sunrise flights every day of the year, lifting into the air just after the sun comes up. Experience the scenic Rio Grande and enchanting southwest vistas like never before with an estimated one-hour balloon flight.

Hot Air Balloons

4401 Alameda Blve. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

(480) 593-1023

We invite you to take a hot air balloon ride with Four Corners Balloon Rides. We offer hot air balloon rides for individuals, private groups, and small shared groups (up to 8 people). You’ll be able to see the beautiful sights and attractions around our beautiful city from high in the sky. With Four Corners Balloon Rides, you get an experience like no other. You don’t have to worry about unproven pilots, too many people, or bad weather. Instead, you’ll get a ride with lots of room, a hot air balloon expert, and clear, gorgeous weather.

Hot Air Balloons

6390 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

(505) 293-6800

Shortly after the sun rises over the Sandia Mountains, we will lift off for a peaceful journey down the Rio Grande Valley lasting approximately one hour.After your flight, when your feet find their way back to earth, the World Balloon crew will be there to greet you and help you celebrate your voyage with the traditional champagne toast, light snack, commemorative flight certificate suitable for framing, and memories to last a lifetime.

Hot Air Balloons

5445 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107

Learn to Fly Hot Air Balloons

Hot Air Balloons