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Home / Community/ Parks and Recreation / Open Space & Trails

Open Space & Trails

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Los Alamos County Open Space is open to non-motorized use only. Hiking, running, horse travel, and mountain biking are permitted on County trails.

Management of County-owned lands is guided by the Open Space Management Plan. The plan’s purpose is to identify key features of open space that make Los Alamos a desirable place to live or visit and to outline ways to protect those features.

The features identified in the plan are:

  • Los Alamos County Trail Network
  • Vistas and viewpoints
  • Natural resources
  • Cultural and historical resources

Wildfire Fuels Reduction Project

LAFD and Parks Department Begin Wildfire Mitigation Effort Across Los Alamos

Trailheads & Canyons

Identify key features of open space that make Los Alamos a desirable place to live or visit and to outline ways to protect those features.

Vistas and Viewpoints

Views offered by the surrounding canyons, mesas, and mountains throughout Los Alamos County

Cultural and Historic Resources

About 150 cultural sites have been identified on Los Alamos County open space.

Managing Natural Resources

Provide effective environmental stewardship for the protection of natural resources

Volunteer

How to help protect our beautiful landscapes

Los Alamos E-Bike Regulations

Based on Senate Bill 69 (Effective July 1, 2023)

Trail Etiquette

Smart Hiking Starts Here: A Guide to Trail Etiquette, Safety, and Outdoor Courtesy.

Contact Us

Eric Peterson
Open Space Specialist
(505) 663-1776

eric.peterson@losalamosnm.gov

 

Additional Info

Trails and Open Space Project Plans

2025 Open Space Management Plan(PDF, 16MB)

Appendices-Pt.1.pdf(PDF, 5MB)

Appendices-Pt.2.pdf(PDF, 17MB)

2022 Los Alamos County Trailhead Assessment Plan(PDF, 17MB)

Restoration Feasibility Assessment(PDF, 2MB)

Los Alamos Transition Plan(PDF, 668KB)

2017 Bicycle Transportation Plan(PDF, 11MB)

 

Los Alamos Trail App
Information on the Trail App

Interactive Trails Map

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