Elena Gallegos Picnic Area

Albuquerque, United States

5

Open now

7 reviews

Contacts

QR code, vCard

Telephone:
+1 505-857-8334
Website:
www.cabq.gov
Address:
7100 Tramway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122
Eastside
Categories:
QR code
Download QR Image Download vCard

Map

Streetview

Activate map

Bussiness info

Good for Kids
Yes

Today

Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Albuquerque) 20:00 Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Related places

Explore similar places:
1
mi
Little Cloud Park
1850 San Bernardino Ave NE (Eastside)
1.1
mi
prospector’s ridge park
11509 San Victorio Ave NE (Eastside)
1.6
mi
Cassidy Park
11900 Summer Wind Pl NE (Eastside)
1.7
mi
Sunset Canyon Park
4830-4840 Larchmont Dr NE (Eastside)
1.9
mi
Academy Hills Park
Academy Hills and Admiral Emerson (Eastside)
1.9
mi
Quintessence Park
9801 Irbid Rd NE (Eastside)

Nearby

Near this location:
1
ft
TWA Plane Crash Hiking Trail
7100 Tramway Blvd NE
590
ft
St Chad Episcopal Church
7171 Tennyson St NE
590
ft
Family Cooperative Pre-School
7171 Tennyson St NE
1
mi
THE Balloon Flight School
1220 Rockrose Rd NE
1
mi
Abundant Creation
6601 Tennyson St NE
1
mi
Richardson Rick
2108 Navajo Willow Dr NE

7 reviews of Elena Gallegos Picnic Area

No registration required
Place rating: 5
Albuquerque, NM
Oh my word, so gorgeous.
This place is amazing. There are a wide variety of hikes (I stayed on a very easy trail), all of which I’m sure share amazing views of the Sandia Mountains. I forget how much the fee was, but it was only $ 1 or $ 2. Totally undercharging for the views, the space, the nature.
I was hoping to see some horseback riders when I went during the week, but no bueno! I went during the middle of the day during the middle of the week, and it was pretty empty — serene. I saw a bunch of parked cars but literally only ran into one woman (and her dog!) on the trail I took. After I took some photos of her and her cute pooch, she let me pose with him too!
Viva la ABQ/​viva la nature.
Place rating: 5
Eastside, Albuquerque, NM
Great variety of trails for hiking, biking, etc for all ages. Very accessible for those in the NE heights. Awesome views, and love the sunsets from here.
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
This is a wonderful place to hike! I see plenty of mountain bikers and horseback riders as well. There are tons of trails for everyone, and several hiking-​only trails if bikes zipping past you isn’t your thing.
I’ve hiked several trails this winter on moderate temperature days (~50F) and it has been perfect. The Pino Trail is my favorite! Start on the desert floor and hike your way up to beautiful conifer-​laden hills. I almost feel like I’m in the Pacific Northwest!
The views of both the city and the mountains are spectacular from pretty much any point on any of the trails. Most of the people I encounter on the trails are very courteous and friendly.
Parking is $ 1 during the week and $ 2 during the weekend, and an annual pass is available for about $ 26 if you plan on visiting several times. Well worth it to me!
I can’t comment on the actual picnic area as I use this park exclusively for the trails.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Evening hike before sundown is the best time to go, esp since there is not much shade. Plenty of parking, great for dogs and great for biking too. Loved the Sadia mountain range. Spectacular views of Albuquerque. It’s an easy hike.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
This place has beautiful views of the mountains and the city. There are hikes for everyone, from easy to hard. You can also mountain bike, but I’ve never done that.
I really like the picnic areas. They are shaded and pretty comfortable. There are also restrooms nearby. The picnic areas have grills, but depending on the fire danger, they might advice not using them.
THE PARK CLOSES PROMPTLY AT THE HOUR POSTED, so don’t risk being late or you might end up being looked in. Not fun!
Place rating: 5
Aledo, TX
What a great park! I’ve gone mountain biking a few times and it’s a great getaway. The trails are clearly marked and most cyclists and hikers are pretty courteous.
You can enjoy the views of the Sandias up close, as well as a panoramic view of the city. The bike trails are not very technical (which is good for me since I’m a beginner) so it’s not very intimidating.
Park entrance fees are nominal (I think a dollar or two) and there is plenty of parking.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
A remarkable open space that most city’s would love to have. This is at the base of the Sandia’s and you can go to the smaller mountain in the middle (between the two peaks). You start from the desert floor to the tree rich section; you are transformed and it only gets more beautiful the further up you go.