“The Rail Trail is imagined both as a celebration of Albuquerque’s cultural history and a bright vision for our shared future.”
friends of the rail trail
The Rail Trail will link Albuquerque's vibrant downtown area to nearby neighborhoods, mass transportation options, and the Rail Yards, creating a world class urban amenity that will catalyze redevelopment.
At the intersection of historic transportation routes such as El Camino Real, Route 66, and the AT&SF Rail Line, the Rail Trail envisions the creation of a localized and convenient multi-modal connection across Downtown.
Through public-private partnerships, the City of Albuquerque seeks to reinvigorate the local economy by providing unique activities along the trail that will draw people to Downtown. The project will link the Downtown core to:
Nearby neighborhoods
Mass transportation options
The Rail Yards redevelopment site
Employment opportunities
Activity centers
The 7-mile Rail Trail Loop will connect key destinations in the greater downtown area like the National Hispanic Cultural Center, BioPark, Old Town, Sawmill District, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Convention Center, Rail Yards, and more.