Hike New Mexico
w/Tom & Ken
Hike New Mexico
w/Tom & Ken
Emery-Gallegos Loop
Hike Statistics
Nearby City / Locale:
Albuquerque
Hike Difficulty:
Easy-Moderate
Total Length of Hike:
5.5
Max to Min Elevation:
496 ft
* Total Ascent / Descent:
909 /
761 ft
Estimate based on track data
Logistics: Loop
Exposure Type: Full sun
Seasons :
Any
"Wow" Factor: Sandia Foothills and Views
Authors last hiked: 2020-02-15
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TRAIL TIPS!
This area contains a virtual cobweb of trails - it is prudent to map out where you wish to hike prior to arriving there. Use of a GPS device would be helpful to avoid wrong turns.
The Emery - Gallegos Loop departs from a popular lot at the beginning of the Michael Emery Trail system. There are quite a few options, owing to multiple crisscrossing trails along the way. Hence, it is possible to put together a variety of hikes of varying length.
This particular hike proceeds up into the foothills on the south end of Bear Canyon, and heads toward the mountains. This section is more isolated and provides lovely views. It then descends and joins Trail 305 (aka Michael Emery Trail). After looping up to Gallegos Park and heading back, the hike rejoins Trail 365 (The Foothills Trail). Bikers and joggers also use this trail, so observe hiking courtesy. Avoiding weekends reduces encounters.