U.S. News Insider Tip: While traveling the Paseo del Bosque Trail, take a small side trip to the 53-acre Aldo Leopold Forest, which honors the conservation leader and his ties to New Mexico.

There are a range of trails to suit all skill levels, from the easy 0.3-mile Peak Nature Trail to the more difficult 7.5-mile La Luz Trail. If you'd like to hike up or down, one-way tickets are ...