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Elena Gallegos Picnic Area ~ Albuquerque NM

Elena Gallegos Picnic Area and Albert G. Simms Park

This beautiful 640 acre park has an elevation of approx 6,500 feet with a plethora of flora and fauna. A network of paths is available for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. There are also two paths for hikers only.

Elena Gallegos Albuquerque NM The Cottonwood Springs Trail is an easy, fully accessible half-mile self-guided path that leads to a pond and wildlife blind. On this path you can also enjoy artwork by Margie O'Brien at the shaded rest stops.

Elena Gallegos Albuquerque NM

The Pino Trail (140) is a challenging 4.5 mile path where you can enjoy the wildlife of the Sandia Mountains.

Make sure and see the "Five Stones of Elena Gallegos" by Billie Walters. This rock garden is comprised of five weathered boulders selected by the artist. These sculptures are a memorial to conservationist Phil Tollefsrud.

Elena Gallegos Albuquerque NM

Amenities:

Seven covered picnic areas
2 areas by reservation Kiwanis Reservation Area and Double Shelter Reservation Area
Restrooms
Paved trails
Onsite parking
Scheduled programs

Elena Gallegos Albuquerque NM

Fee:

Monday - Friday: $1.00
Saturday - Sunday: $2.00

You can also purchase an annual pass; the application can be downloaded online which is also valid at Boca Negra Canyon

Elena Gallegos Albuquerque NM

Location:

Simms Park Rd. From Tramway and Academy, take Tramway North to Simms. Turn East on Simms Park Rd. and follow 1.5 miles to the visitor center.

Hours:

April - October: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
November - March: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Additional resources on the web:

Ashley Drake Gephart, Associate Broker, REALTOR®
9201 Montgomery Blvd., NE Suite 101 Albuquerque · NM 87111
Cell: 505.261.0389 * Office: 505.271.8200 * Fax: 505.271.8217
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Posted by Albuquerque Real Estate | Ashley Drake Gephart on 05/21/2007 11:47 PM

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8 Comments on Elena Gallegos Picnic Area ~ Albuquerque NM

Ashley I am enjoying your posts more and more with each one you do - you are showing me so much of Albuquerque - thanks! Great job!!

05/22/2007 12:22 AM

by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas County Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)

Cyndee There is so much to Albuquerque I can't even do it justice. I am glad you stopped by!

05/22/2007 01:29 AM

by Albuquerque Real Estate | Ashley Drake Gephart (Keller Williams Realty)

Ashley,

What a nice post about your area. This picnic area looks like a great place to visit in Albuquerque.

Rita

05/22/2007 04:28 PM

by Rita Taylor | Sanford NC Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina (Strother Real Estate)

Rita - it is a great place to picnic and hike. My daughter and I hiked it for an hour last week.

05/22/2007 05:51 PM

by Albuquerque Real Estate | Ashley Drake Gephart (Keller Williams Realty)

Ashley, what a neat post about some of the local features of Albuquerque! This place looks really inviting and appealing.

05/25/2007 05:17 PM

by Lake Wallenpaupack Pike County PA Real Estate | Karen E Rice (WEICHERT, REALTORS® Paupack Group )

It is a real treat to get up in the foothills and spend some quite time hiking with my daughter.

05/26/2007 02:55 AM

by Albuquerque Real Estate | Ashley Drake Gephart (Keller Williams Realty)

Ashley - I met with a couple today who just relocated fromk Alburquerque - they reinforce what a great place it is to live!

06/09/2007 11:04 PM

by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas County Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)

Cyndee - That is great! And to think because of Active Rain you know so much more about their area than you would have.

06/10/2007 06:17 PM

by Albuquerque Real Estate | Ashley Drake Gephart (Keller Williams Realty)

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