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Sandia Foothills Open Space
Information about Sandia Foothills Open Space.
HOURS: Winter Hours Nov. 1–March 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ● Summer Hours April 1–Oct. 31, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. LOCATION: Multiple trails CONTACT: Emergencies call 911 ● To report suspicious activity or vehicle lock-ins, please call 242-COPS.
The Sandia Foothills Open Space contains approximately 2,650 acres of steep sloped hills intersected by gravelly drainages at the base of the Sandia Mountains.
The numerous drainages support a wider variety of shrubs including chamisa, apache plume, three-leaf sumac and oak species. Wildlife in the Foothills includes mule deer, coyote, black bear, cougar, rabbit, rock squirrel, lizard, and rattlesnake - plus a wide variety of birds. Elevation ranges from 5,720 to 6,800 feet above sea level in the area.
The plant species include a variety of grasses and wildflowers, cane cholla and prickly pear cactus. Single-seed juniper and piñon trees dot the landscape.
Access & Areas
To access the Foothills Open Space parking areas from Interstate 40, exit on to Tramway (north for all sites except for the Route 66.)
Embudito Trailhead provides access to to Embudito Trail #192 & Foothills Trail #365. East of Tramway on Montgomery Blvd, north on Glenwood Hills Rd. and east on Trailhead St. View on Google maps.
Manzano/Four Hills has hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. End of Stagecoach Rd. in the Four Hills Village neighborhood. View on Google maps.
Route 66 Open Space was acquired in 2011 and is currently under development. It is contiguous with the Manzano Open Space/Four Hills. 1/2 mile east of the Tramway exit on the I-40 frontage road. View on Google maps.
Accommodations
Trailheads provide access to the Foothills trails as well as the Sandia Mountain Wilderness Area, managed by the US Forest Service. Recreational opportunities include hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. A map of the Foothills trail system is available. Picnic shelters are located at the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area, Menaul, and Embudo Canyon.
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