Albuquerque, NM: Red Canyon/Spruce Spring Loop, Cibola NF

Escape Sandia crowds on this often empty hike past wildflowers and berries, and keep an eye out for wildlife like bears.

Published Sep 20, 2013

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Trail Facts

Red Canyon Trailhead

Location: 34.623119, -106.416954

Crest Trail Junction

Location: 34.634077, -106.441963

Turn right at Crest Trail

Spruce Spring Junction

Location: 34.645128, -106.43162

Turn Right

Spruce Springs TH

Location: 34.622625, -106.414229