City of Albuquerque Open Space (~640 acres) on the Sandia foothills at Elena Gallegos Picnic Area / Albert G. Simms Park. Piñon-juniper habitat with foothills wildlife (coyote, occasional bear/cougar sign, birds). Cottonwood Springs Trail is a short paved interpretive path to a pond and wildlife viewing blind; longer foothill trails connect into the Sandia foothills network.
Field facts
| Region | Bernalillo County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.1657, -106.4651 |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Manager | City of Albuquerque Open Space Division |
| Address | 7100 Tramway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122 |
| Highlight | Cottonwood Springs Trail to wildlife blind |
| Fee | Small per-vehicle day fee (weekdays/weekends differ) |
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