Ventana Ranch 5K Loop

Ventana Ranch 5K Loop

Ventana Ranch 5K Loop Distance: 3.38 miles Surface: Asphalt Elevation Gain: 91 feet What makes Ventana Ranch a great place to run is all the interesting routes. This route is not exception.  As my thoughts drifted towards the many good times I’ve had running the...
Dragon’s Back Classic Route

Dragon’s Back Classic Route

Dragon’s Back Classic Route Ojito Wilderness Distance: 8.00 miles Surface: Trail Elevation Gain: 1230 feet     The Ojito is what some people call the greater area where the White Ridge Bike Trails are located. The land is managed by the BLM and contrary to its...
Paseo de la Mesa

Paseo de la Mesa

Paseo de la Mesa Trail West Mesa Distance: 4.12 miles (one-way) Surface: Asphalt Elevation Gain: 531 feet The Paseo de la Mesa Trail is located on Albuquerque’s West Mesa.  This run is chalanging  given over 500 feet of elevation gain.  Run walk the distance if...
Dancing T Route

Dancing T Route

Dancing T Route Ventana Ranch West Distance: 3.30 miles Surface: Asphalt, Hills, Rolling Elevation Gain: 170 feet The Dancing T  is a premier route that gets its name from its fanciful shape.  Very little of the route is flat.  You are either running uphill, downhill...
Boca Negra Canyon

Boca Negra Canyon

Extend Your Run Into Boca Negra Canyon Distance: 2.25 miles Surface: Asphalt Elevation Gain: 196 feet The decent into Boca Negra Canyon at one point the route has a 13% grade, a worthy challange for the accent.  The canyon is a little slice of the wildness that once...