Stops Along The Turquoise Trail

Bernalillo County & City of Albuquerque Open Space

Bernalillo County & City of Albuquerque Open Space offer a dynamic network of properties for recreation near the Turquoise Trail.

Open Space areas along or near the Turquoise Trail include:
- Carlito Springs
- Ojito de San Antonio
- Sandia Knolls
- Tijeras Creek
- City of Albuquerque: East Mountain Open Space

Tags: Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, Biking, For Kids, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Outdoor, Picnic

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Sandia Peak Tramway - Ride the Tramway - 2.7 miles rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 square mile panoramic view.

Cerrillos Hills State Park - Hike, bike or horseback ride scenic trails. Visit historic mine pits. Programs offered year-round.

Origami in the Garden - Private sculpture garden of artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. Artworks rotate annually on this outdoor walking trail. Open seasonally.

Acorn Flowers and Gifts - Handcrafted floral arrangements for any event. Gifts and wares from local artisans and abroad.

Cerrillos Community Church - A Bible based Christian Fellowship. Visit our website CerrillosChurch.com for service times, places and to see ministries we support.

Tinkertown Museum - 40th Anniversary! TripAdvisor names Tinkertown as a top ten small museum in the USA. Open April 1 to November 1 Fridays though Mondays 10am-4:00pm

Turquoise Hills Riding Co. - Guided horseback rides on our gentle horses in the serene hills of Cerrillos through exclusive turquoise mining country to epic mountain views.

Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo - We mine and sell rare Cerrillos Turquoise. Gift Shop, Collectibles, old Bottles, Rocks and Minerals. Featured on Antiques Roadshow. "Come by & feed the animals". Mine tours available by advance reservation.

Enchanted Soul Art / Creatives’ Gallery & Shop - New Veteran Owned Art Gallery on Turquoise Trail. Exhibiting New Mexico & Native Contemporary Art. Intimate / Local Shop - for unique gifts, art supplies, all American Made / American Owned. Thank you for shopping small and supporting the local community in Cedar Crest. Visit our website or facebook page to find current events at the gallery! Seasonal Winter closure begins Christmas Day and the gallery will return to normal hours on Spring Equinox. Gallery Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 1pm-6pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm Nocturnal Buffet Special Art Exhibit Hours 5-8PM Wednesday through Sunday 2025 Holiday Closure: Nov 26/27 - CLOSED 2025-2026 Winter Seasonal Closure: December 24th, 2025 through March 2026 - CLOSED