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PinoTrailhead-Elena Gallegos Trailhead

Trailhead access to Forest Service trails: Pino Trail 140, Domigo Baca Trail 230, Foothills Trail 365 and also Open Space trails.

This trailhead is owned, operated and maintained by City of Albuquerque Open Space.

Please refer to the map links below to plan your course. Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed.

Open Space Map  Look for "Foothills" under Open Space Trail Maps.

Sandia Mountain Trail Guide

General Information

Open year round

There is a small fee to park your car at Elena Gallegos Picnic Area. ($1.00 on weekdays and $2.00 on weekends - please pay at the guard shack).

sandia ranger district office

Address: 11776 Hwy. 337, Tijeras, NM 87059
Phone: 505-281-3304
Hours: M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.16198581

Longitude: -106.4697372

Directions

Take Tramway Boulevard to Simms Park Road. Turn east, toward the mountains, and continue up Simms Park Road, which leads into Elena Gallegos Picnic Area. Pay your fee at the guard station and ask for a map to help you along your way.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 24th, 2025