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View from the La Luz Trail

Hike

Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 39: Sandia Crest

Passes Sandia Crest
7,096 ft of climbing
Camp 4 mi away

21.2 mi out & back · 7,096 ft gain · 10,636 ft high point · Very hard

From Tramway Trailhead

New Mexico · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 39: Sandia Crest goes 21.2 miles out and back from Tramway Trailhead, ascending 7,096 feet to Sandia Crest.

Elevation

7,096 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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3.5 mi from the trailhead
Nine Mile 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: 4,390 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Pondorosa PointAlong the way · 4.4 mi in
WaterfallAlong the way · 4.6 mi in
WaterfallAlong the way · 4.7 mi in
WaterfallAlong the way · 4.8 mi in
Cañon La Cueva OverlookAlong the way · 6.0 mi in
Bodhi TreeAlong the way · 7.8 mi in
Upper La Cueva Canyon, La Luz OverlookAlong the way · 8.7 mi in
Sandia CrestAlong the way · 8.7 mi in
Sandia PeakAlong the way · 8.7 mi in
The WashoutAlong the way · 10.1 mi in
Crinoid FossilsAlong the way · 10.2 mi in
Crinoid FossilsAlong the way · 10.2 mi in

Nearby reading

La Luz Trail
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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: 21.2 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 7,096 ft round trip
High point: 10,636 ft
Low point: 6,468 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 21.2 mi and 7,096 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Start: Tramway Trailhead
Trailhead: 35.1918° N · 106.4792° W

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4.0 mi from the trailhead

Capulin Spring Picnic Site

Campground · New Mexico

4.3 mi from the trailhead

Balsam Glade 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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Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 18: Sunflower Mesa
- Passes Sunflower Mesa
- 1,714 ft of climbing
19.3 mi out & back · 1,714 ft gain · Very hard
New Mexico
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 34: Manzano Mountains South
- Near Abo Canyon
- 1,656 ft of climbing
15.3 mi one way · 1,656 ft gain · Very hard
New Mexico · Camp 15 mi away
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 38: Sandia Mountain Wilderness
- Passes Travertine Falls
- Inside Cibola National Forest
- 4,886 ft of climbing
13.9 mi one way · 4,886 ft gain · Very hard
Cibola National Forest · Camp 5 mi away
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 31: Magdalena Mountains
- Passes North Baldy
- 4,376 ft of climbing
16.7 mi one way · 4,376 ft gain · Very hard
New Mexico · Camp 9 mi away

Weather

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Tue59°41°Sunny
Wed62°40°Sunny
Thu61°42°Sunny
Fri62°41°Mostly Sunny
Sat59°Mostly Sunny

Sun: Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 10 to 20 mph S

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Signal

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AT&TLTE · Good
T-Mobile5G · Excellent

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