Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
City of Albuquerque Open Space (~640 acres) on the Sandia foothills at Elena Gallegos Picnic Area / Albert G. Simms Park. Piñon-juniper habitat with foothills wildlife (coyote, occasional bear/cougar sign, birds). Cottonwood Springs Trail is a short paved interpretive path to a pond and wildlife viewing blind; longer foothill trails connect into the Sandia foothills network.
Fees and passes
Fees apply. Check current prices on the official site.
Fees and passes change. Confirm on the official site before you go.