Foothills Cactus Walk – near the Tram

Posted on by Carl Gervais

Foothills Cactus Walk – near the Tram Hike
In Albuquerque Region


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map Hike Key: H10743
Last Updated: 02/16/2025 9:00am
Last Updated By: Carl Gervais
Hike Class: B (Moderate)
Hike Distance: 3.5 mi
Minimum Elevation: ft
Elevation Change: 600 ft
Total Uphill: 600 ft
Total Downhill: 600 ft
Avg. Grade: 5 %
Route Type: Loop
On Trail: Yes
Paved or Gravel Roads: Yes
GPS Advised: Yes
Hiker Limit (NF/BLM/NP): 15 (Sandia Wilderness)
Drive Distance Round Trip: 15 mi
Drive Time One-Way: 0:15
Hiking Seasons: Spring, Fall, and Winter
New Mexico Game Unit:
Hike Status: Place Holder
Attractions: Historical Sites, Rock Formations, Views, and Wildflowers

Highlights

Blooming Hedgehog cactus around mid-April to the first week of May.

Cautions

Trail is uneven.



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