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The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is a New Mexico State Park located adjacent to the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The Rio …

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4.5/5 · 276 reviews
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Sep 17, 2024
Spent a couple of hours here. Lovely to sit and look out across the lake watching the waterfowl and turtles. Highlight for us Brits was watching the hummingbirds use the water bottle. The park is … Full review by CEJUK
Mar 26, 2024
The visitor center is great with its busy pond, but if you leave that area and cross the drainage ditch by bridge there are miles of trails through a woodland and to the Rio Grande itself. Well wor… Full review by advisorj
Sep 23, 2023
On the Rio Grande flyway, the park has birdwatching – apparently 300 different species have been seen – we only saw 5 including flitting hummingbirds. Indoor and outdoor wildlife viewing areas are pr… Full review by AMsays

Questions & answers

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Can we ride our bikes on the trails?
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You cannot ride your bike inside the park boundaries, however you can ride your bike on the bike path that aligns the bosque. As soon as you enter the park, there is a nice area to park …
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You cannot ride your bike inside the park boundaries, however you can ride your bike on the bike path that aligns the bosque. As soon as you enter the park, there is a nice area to park your bike while you look around.
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Do you know if a small dog on leash is permitted?
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No DOGS allowed at all anywhere in the 38 acres of nice sandy trails. You are directed to an asphalt path that’s so full of burrs on either side your dog can’t stray off the asphalt at all.
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Answer by Sue L · Oct 24, 2019
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Are trails dog friendly?
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Yes. We saw a couple of people with their dogs with them. If you want, call their front desk (505) 344-7240 and ask just to be sure.
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Is there a place at the park to rent bicycles?
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No it is a walking park. But across the bisque there are paved trails that bikers, walkers etc. still a beautiful place to be I nature. I don't know where to rent bikes but I m sure there is.
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Frequently asked questions

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How far below the ground surface is the cavity?
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The top of the cavity is approximately 340-450 feet below the ground surface, depending on location. The bottom could be as deep as 600 feet below theground surface...
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