Gavin & Trina
Fun Things To Do
Angelfire Bike Park
This is widely regarded as the best lift access biking in the four corners area. It typically is open on weekends through the end of October and has a wide range of terrain for everyone.
Sandia Peak Tram Ride
The Sandia Peak tram is an awesome 15 minute ride from the Albuquerque Foothills to the summit of the Sandia ski area above Albuquerque at almost 11,000 feet. The views are incredible from the top (and on the ride up).
Atalaya Trailhead - Hiking and Biking
A bunch of cool hiking/ mountain biking trails here. Could hike for an hour or 4, depending on your preferences. Right in town on the East side of Santa Fe. This is where we got engaged!
Santa Fe Plaza and Canyon Road
The Santa Fe Plaza is a site to behold. A beautiful tree lined plaza surrounded by art galleries, hotels, and some of the oldest churches in the United States all dressed up in Adobe and Turquoise. You can wander up Canyon Road for a look at old Santa Fe (and a look at some mega millions Villas and Art Galleries), or tour the variety of fancy and haunted hotels in downtown Santa Fe.
Meow Wolf Art Exhibit
Meow Wolf is an "Immersive Experiential Art Exhibit" in Santa Fe. Trina says its super fun! Maybe a two hour event.
Balloon Fiesta
The Balloon Fiesta is an annual fall tradition in Albuquerque. Balloons take off early in the morning when it's cold to do synchronized formations, long distance journeys, or just hover in the air above ABQ. Maybe you could even arrange to ride in one!
Williams Lake and Wheeler Peak Hiking
Williams Lake is a great shorter hike up at Taos Ski Valley. This is one of our favorite ski touring areas in the winter, but it's a great hike in the summer too. For a little more challenge you can tack on Wheeler Peak, the tallest mountain in New Mexico, should take 2-5 hours depending on who's setting the pace.
Bandolier National Monument
Bandolier National Monument is a historic site with Puebloan ruins less than an hour from Santa Fe. A good half day trip to check out some cool history.
Rio Grande and the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is an impressive site two hours north of Santa Fe. Huge Vistas and an incredible canyon drop below. For the whitewater enthusiast, there are several whitewater runs near Pilar, NM nearby. Class II and a Class III whitewater runs are easily shuttleable and though fall flows are pretty low, a kayak or packraft would still be fun.
White Ridge Bike Trails
These unique trails, located an hour and a quarter away from Santa Fe, are great for hiking, biking, and vista-seeking. A great place to see lots of gypsum as well as its geological, cultural and paleontological resources.
Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room
Located in iconic Hotel St. Francis in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, the Gruet tasting room offers ample opportunity to savor some of New Mexico's bounty.
Leaf Peeping
Fall is a beautiful time to check out the changing colors in some of these parks around New Mexico