One of the prettiest spots in Albuquerque for a view of the region, and of the Sandia Mountains which rise above the city to the east, the Juan Tabo Basin Picnic Area is part of Cibola National Forest. Pictured here following a light snowfall (yes, Albuquerque actually receives about a foot of snow per year, a little less than Washington, DC), the Juan Tabo Basin is also the trailead for the strenuous La Luz Trail, which climbs more than 3,000 feet over 8 miles to Sandia Peak.
Although it feels remote and far removed from the city, this area is easy to reach - just follow Tramway Rd. from either I-25 or I-40, the same way you'd reach the base of the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway. Turn east onto Forest Rd. 333 and follow signs up to the basin parking area. Note that there's a daily fee of $3 per vehicle.
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