Outdoor:
You can enjoy hiking in your very own 625-acre nature preserve combined with the Golden Open Space (1200-acres) where you will find the San Pedro Creek bottom and vast red-rock canyons. Additionally, you will have very close access to more than 37,000 acres of open space in the Cibola National Forest. Take a small journey to the north in Cerrillos and hike or site see at the Cerrillos Hills Historic Park.
Within the Cibola National Forest you can Ski and the Sandia Peak Ski Area only 15 minutes away.
Golfer? Paa-ko Ridge is a breathtaking course designed by the award-winning Ken Dye which offers world class golfing just 3 minutes away. Ranked nationally by Golf Digest in the top 100 greatest public golf courses.
Check out horseback riding Broken Saddle Riding a bit further north in Cerrillos along Turquoise Trail or travel south on highway 14 to Cedar Crest Stables.
Groceries:
Triangle Grocery, in Cedar Crest expanded a few years ago to include a full service store located about 10 minutes from the communities.
Dining/Coffee:
Dining out can have be challenging when you are are living out in the mountains with limited resources. However we have put together a group of our favorite options:
Greenside Cafe Casual dining with the finer dining cuisine. This is new and the reviews are excellent for healthy and creative dishes from Chef Jay. Also check out their beer and wine menu.
Ribs Bar-B-Q The have been doing BBQ right for more than 30 years.
Gordon's Italian (formerly Kokopelli's) Same Own/Founder of the Vivace in Nob Hill, Albuquerque.
Cedar Point Grill Home cooking in a cabin setting.
Burger Boy A local favorite for a home cooked juicy green chili burger.
Coffee at Dawn Enjoy a local cup of gourmet joe just down the highway a wee bit.
The Grill at Paa-ko Ridge Enjoy casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner during the golf season overlooking the incredible golf greens.
Lodging/Tourist:
Madrid, NM Situated along Turquoise Trail about 13 miles north from the properties. This is an old mining town turned tourist trap with art and unique shops, lodging and dining. The movie Wild Hogs was filmed here in 2005.
Angel Ascent Bed and Breakfast
Other Information:
Visit Turquoise Trail official site for in in depth tour along this magnificant scenic byway.
Visit Sandia-Park.com for more local business information.