DOC LONG PICNIC AREA - Picnic ground in Cedar Crest - 7562 Sandia Crest Rd, USA

Great place to hang out, explore, and picnic. I went with my family in early spring. So still had snow, but we loved it. Unfortunately restrooms are closed from October to April 1st.

We had a quick lunch so we could get started on the trail as soon as possible. I loved the stream winding through the trail. Not a great trail to take small children on.

My favorite place to take pictures! It's a photographers dream. It's clean as well!

A great location for professional and amateur photos. We were there for family pictures by a professional photographer. It was a little cold and wet, but the scenery was a perfect background for winter pictures. Lots of parking and bathrooms are available.

It was SO crazy windy at the peak on this Boxing Day that we decided to go for a little hike a little further down the mountain. This fit the bill. Good facilities. Stinky. But clean. Nice hiking area with picnic tables and good trail options.

I don't know why I like this spot so much but I do it is always peaceful here .I stop by and sit here at times to basically kill time and get lost in thoughts it is my little escape from reality . I love looking at all the tall beautiful pine trees 🌲 and breathing the fresh crisp air .I come here every chance that I get it keeps me from being depressed 😔 knowing I'm far from my home state and the city I grew up in .

We visted this area for the first time and had lunch there. There is plenty of area here for all ages; hiking; bird watching; deer watching; and a real nice place to spend the day with family..

Great area for quick getaway from the city. Short drive from Albuquerque. 40-45 minutes. If you go for the picnic tables toward the back it is better. Besides the first two shelters are usually reserved for groups. There are nice hikes that you can go on that start at the end of picnic tables. Or set up a hammock and chairs and relax, listen to the wind in the trees and birds. Parking is $3. So be sure to bring cash. Rangers are there all the time. So don’t skip out the parking payment.