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Sandia Peak Ski Area, Albuquerque AC2

Hike

Tecolote

Passes Tecolote Peak
Inside Cibola National Forest
Camp under a mile away

2.2 mi out & back · 270 ft gain · 8,823 ft high point · Easy

From Tecolote Trailhead

In Cibola National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Tecolote Trail is a 2.2 mi out and back route from Tecolote Trailhead in Cibola National Forest, passing Tecolote Peak to 8,823 ft.

Elevation

270 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.9 mi from the trailhead
Balsam Glade Picnic Site
Campground · New Mexico

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

5 mi from you
South Crest Trail
- Summits Sandia Crest
- Inside Cibola National Forest
- 5,473 ft of climbing
15.9 mi one way · 5,473 ft gain · Very hard
Cibola National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Out: 170 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Tecolote PeakAlong the way · 0.8 mi in

Nearby reading

Sandia Peak Ski Area

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.2 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 270 ft round trip
High point: 8,823 ft
Low point: 8,639 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 2.2 mi and 270 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 9
Start: Tecolote Trailhead
Trailhead: 35.2005° N · 106.4051° W

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1.3 mi from the trailhead

Capulin Spring Picnic Site

Campground · New Mexico

1.4 mi from the trailhead

Nine Mile Picnic Site

Campground · New Mexico

5 mi from you

North Crest Trail

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
5,417 ft of climbing

21.0 mi out & back · 5,417 ft gain · Very hard

Cibola National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

La Luz

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Cibola National Forest
5,787 ft of climbing

17.1 mi out & back · 5,787 ft gain · Very hard

Cibola National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Chimney Canyon Trail

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Cibola National Forest
2,679 ft of climbing

4.3 mi out & back · 2,679 ft gain · Very hard

Cibola National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest

Summits Sandia Crest
6,380 ft of climbing
Camp 4 mi away

17.5 mi out & back · 6,380 ft gain · Very hard

New Mexico · Camp 4 mi away

Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
Tops out at 10,635 ft

3.1 mi loop · 984 ft gain · Moderate

Cibola National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

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Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good
AT&TNo signal
T-MobileLTE · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Tue52°35°Sunny
Wed53°35°Sunny
Thu51°34°Sunny
Fri51°35°Sunny
Sat49°34°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun48°34°Sunny
Mon50°Sunny

Tue: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph W

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