Northern Diversion Trail
?Northern Diversion Trail is a 6.1-mile bike path in and around Albuquerque, NM. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. 99% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile.
6.1 mi · 99% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park in the lot off Chappell Drive Northeast, right by the trail. From the lot, a playground is about 800 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- South Leucking Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- Balloon Fiesta Park (along the trail): 1 restroom and 3 parking lots
- Alameda Little League Park (0.1 mi away): 6 parking lots
- Lafayette Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Vista del Norte (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
- Wildflower Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 16 playgrounds, 3 restrooms and 85 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
6.1 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Northern Diversion Trail.
- Balloon Museum Parkway Trail · 0.6 mi · kid score 100
- Embudo Channel Trail · 0.7 mi · kid score 100
- North Diversion Trail · 3.4 mi · kid score 100
- Paseo del Norte Trail · 3.2 mi · score unknown
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- Linear Park Trail · 3.0 mi · kid score 94
- Raman Trail · 0.8 mi · kid score 94
- Boca Negra Trail · 1.5 mi · kid score 92
- Paseo de las Mesa Recreational Trail · 4.2 mi · kid score 86
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