Paa-Ko is a region in New Mexico situated at the eastern base of the Sandia Mountains, nestled within the East Mountains along the scenic Turquoise Trail. This area presents a unique transition from high desert to an alpine setting, characterized by dramatic landscapes and prominent natural features like the Sandia Mountains and San Pedro Creek. The diverse terrain in Paa-Ko provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, and mountain biking.
Paa-Ko offers…
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10
hikers
7.60km
02:25
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

10
hikers
5.73km
01:57
200m
210m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4
hikers
8.67km
02:29
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3
hikers
3.32km
01:14
300m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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1
runners
4.84km
00:42
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12.7km
01:33
180m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.29km
00:42
130m
130m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

2.92km
00:24
60m
60m
Hard run. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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58
riders
57.9km
02:41
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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52
riders
51.8km
03:08
1,380m
1,380m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
28.6km
01:21
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3
riders
28.3km
01:27
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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13
riders
20.5km
02:17
630m
630m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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12
riders
27.2km
02:37
600m
600m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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10
riders
42.2km
04:35
1,180m
1,180m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

8
riders
22.1km
02:19
540m
540m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Paa-Ko offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region provides diverse terrain at the eastern base of the Sandia Mountains, suitable for various sports.
Paa-Ko is situated in New Mexico at the eastern base of the Sandia Mountains. It is nestled within the East Mountains and lies along the scenic Turquoise Trail, offering a transition from high desert to an alpine setting.
The Paa-Ko region provides opportunities for hiking, particularly due to its proximity to the Sandia Mountains. More information and routes can be found in the Hiking around Paa-Ko guide.
Paa-Ko is well-suited for road cycling, with at least 1 route available in the area. Cyclists can explore routes detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Paa-Ko guide.
Mountain biking is a recreational activity available in Paa-Ko, utilizing the diverse terrain at the base of the mountains. Further details on trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Paa-Ko guide.
Paa-Ko offers options for jogging, with routes available for this activity. Information on suitable paths is provided in the Running Trails around Paa-Ko guide.
Key natural features in Paa-Ko include the Sandia Mountains, which form its eastern base, and the East Mountains. San Pedro Creek also flows northward near the historic Paa-ko Pueblo, contributing to the local ecosystem.
Paa-Ko has attracted more than 500 visitors on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.91 out of 5 stars, based on over 40 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Paa-Ko, including Hiking around Paa-Ko, Running Trails around Paa-Ko, Road Cycling Routes around Paa-Ko, and MTB Trails around Paa-Ko.
The official website for the Paa-Ko Communities Homeowners' Association is paakohoa.com. General information and sales can be found at paako.com.
For general inquiries, including event center information, Paa-Ko can be contacted by phone at +1-505-281-1900.

