Top 5 Walking Trails in Gallup
There are miles of hiking and mountain biking trails to choose from around Gallup, including the High Desert Trail System, Zuni Mountain Trail System, and trails at Red Rock Park. However, if you are short on time, and looking for a place for a quick run or short stroll, here are five walking paths for you to explore in Gallup.
![sculpture along a walking path at We the People Park](https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-WTP-Park-4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=d7588ffc073dd4e6c04060dddf711eb3 320w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-WTP-Park-4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=5fa6dec529fe560452f53b36b75defeb 540w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-WTP-Park-4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=0e5653e0278c87a274144842ee81aa06 768w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-WTP-Park-4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=c88ca86fbec6061150fde8012a5db682 1024w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-WTP-Park-4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=09f52b73df902f2f8f2f1ba89c8606bc 1200w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-WTP-Park-4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=9275472cff6b103cee711b7ac68a433e 1440w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-WTP-Park-4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=4fc344f9921558c02502200b014f1363 1920w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-WTP-Park-4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=dae12cb15ad3afe14e7ca2d4acc90797 2560w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-WTP-Park-4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=bfb85cbc9c3a823d08b6531e954bad7a 3252w)
We The People Park
Short walking trail that goes through We The People Park, a worthwhile stop for the outdoor sculpture exhibit alone. The park is on the north side of I-40. Take the I-40 exit to Ford Dr./Miyamura/Bataan Memorial Dr. Take the first left, on Joseph M. Montoya Blvd. Ample parking.
The Playground of Dreams is across the street. Great stop if you have kids that need to burn off some energy.
Playground of Dreams | 830 B Wilson Ave
General Recreation • Picnic area • Play area • Restroom facilities • Water fountains
UNM Gallup Campus Fitness Trail
The UNM Gallup Fitness Trail is a 1.3 mile, well-maintained loop trail on the south side of Gallup, off Boardman Avenue. The trail is open year around, primarily used for walking, hiking, bird watching, and enjoying the wildflowers. Free parking available on campus. There is less than a 100-foot gain on the trail making it a good option for visitors acclimating to New Mexico’s elevation. If you are looking for a more vigorous workout, there is athletic equipment available next to the trail. They do not allow bikes, strollers, or dogs on the trails. Trail map
![American flag blows in a breeze on top of a rock covered hill at The People's Flag](https://gallup.imgix.net/images/flag-hill.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=03033ef742e9f0a70935abb536b5809b 320w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/flag-hill.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=678a6610beb5c283f2a29235e5b8752f 540w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/flag-hill.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=2586abd6a14ef7e58707028f911fac38 768w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/flag-hill.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=e9ff8d83fbfcd095caae1826f84bd5a5 1024w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/flag-hill.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=d67f37aa260eb3191815434cecfde858 1200w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/flag-hill.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=cbeff674034f528ba1c4a8f19f541d89 1400w)
The People’s Flag
Easy 1/2-mile hike up to the large American flag that waves over Gallup. The trail is located on Hasler Valley Road, next to Michele's Readi-Mix. The flag installation was a collaborative effort between the City of Gallup, Gallup Land Partners, McKinley County, Veterans Helping Veterans, with donations from members of the community.
![aerial view of North Hogback Trail- a narrow ridge north of the Gallup OHV Motorcross Park](https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-North-Hogback-11.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=6f22948208eafa4413687764283c7eb3 320w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-North-Hogback-11.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=c955222ae8b6364f5e2606c8a9d2c472 540w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-North-Hogback-11.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=c63beecf7036bf0a35dfc379854b3755 768w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-North-Hogback-11.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=23ca421c996088fb47b33ec856f59adb 1024w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-North-Hogback-11.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=80c8c9a273329c245b9381a8a48ce7e5 1200w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-North-Hogback-11.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=4b62705f5c3da33d1775454758377ec2 1440w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-North-Hogback-11.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=5c98dbd0dd40688272e073bc0135b445 1920w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-North-Hogback-11.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=2b6d20e682ed5c22eda8b1daca139cdd 2560w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-North-Hogback-11.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=dce0799d57892d8392475f66ae235782 3840w)
North Hogback Trail
The North Hogback Trail is a great short hike on the hogback ridge northeast of Gallup. The ridge provides magnificent panoramic views of Gallup and Pyramid Rock. A hogback or hog's back is a long, narrow ridge or a series of hills with a narrow crest and steep slopes on both flanks.
Take Hassler Valley Road east to the turnoff for the Gallup OHV Motocross Park. There is a sign, but it is easy to miss if you aren’t watching for it. Head north on the dirt road for about a mile. At the OHV Park, drive through the yellow gate on the north side of the motocross area and park at the base of the first hogback on the right. There is a sign at the trailhead.
![a person follows the walking trail through a canyon](https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-1st-canyon-trail.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=36b1f99ab8ac2f95f31f533d13433df3 320w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-1st-canyon-trail.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=77d48f4f29e8ecdb780efbbb755e14d4 540w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-1st-canyon-trail.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=92f799b7d358a3c61391de4cfc10f235 768w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-1st-canyon-trail.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=f6a2062bdc2cd458eed8f2f9a9e83d4a 1024w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-1st-canyon-trail.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=6aca428f79276a679c5518e70a426719 1200w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-1st-canyon-trail.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=b670f492c74d581b5bb3dabee7ded733 1440w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-1st-canyon-trail.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=e4da6b783bd90401bb98f750c86c4e97 1920w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-1st-canyon-trail.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=674fe6d904e7a5caae2a449ca0f35531 2560w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/May-2021-Gallup-1st-canyon-trail.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=1231e57aeef14b33f4cc9319ce2080bf 3840w)
1st Canyon Trail
East on Route 66 to Toltec Drive. Go right (south). The next major intersection is Church Rock Street. Make a left (east). Take Church Rock Street to Vanden Bosch Parkway and turn right (south). The road dead ends in a residential neighborhood. Parking is limited, though usually there are spots available.
Follow the trails towards the cliffs and pick your adventure into the canyon or up to the rim of the cliffs. The trail isn't a loop. In and out whether you choose the canyon or the rim.
![people skateboard at Gallup Skate Park](https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-skat-park.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=b00c950eb2f6a8f39db7991d2657f60a 320w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-skat-park.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=5757a58db19976f013ce83790ee49988 540w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-skat-park.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=85d6f07a3181b2536641ba32926bb6d3 768w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-skat-park.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=83036bc0914eecf7d7cd47b50b9d44e3 1024w, https://gallup.imgix.net/images/Gallup-skat-park.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=e5197e30199a58d9144a1e1ff2f56c9c 1200w)
5 Extra Outdoor Options
Dog Park | 801 S 2nd St
Dog Play Area • Picnic area • Water fountains
Fox Run Golf Course | 1109 Susan Ave
18-hole, driving course
Gallup Brickyard Bike Park | 610 E Hill St
Bike Trail • Parking
Gallup Skate Park | 308 E Highway 66, Downtown Gallup
Skate boarding • Roller blading Roller skating • Biking
OHV/ATV Park | Hasler Valley Road
500-acre, Off-Highway Vehicle Park
Need a hard copy of one of the trail maps?
Give our Visitor's Center a call at (505) 722-2228. We will email or mail you one for your trip!