Otero Canyon
This area is why the group Friends of Otero (Foo MTB; now renamed "friends of the outdoors") was formed. I was at the public meeting when the Kirtland AFB described plans to close most of this excellent riding area.
Check out Foo Mountain Bike's site.
This is a crown jewel of Albuquerque.
Read this ABQ journal piece about the possible re-opening of upper Otero canyon. I hope the military withdrawal area is reopened for the sake of the land and those who want to recreate responsibly on it.
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Otero near the military withdrawal area |
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Otero from the parking area |
Juan Tomas Open Space
Starting at Oak Flat to Ponderosa Trail to Easy Picking and back to the car via Oak Flat Connector
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Juan Tomas Open Space is an exceptional place to ride |
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Glimpse of the Sandias |
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Aptly named Ponderosa trail |
I love this ride.
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