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View from the La Luz Trail

Hike

Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 39: Sandia Crest

Passes Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
5,388 ft of climbing

10.6 mi one way · 5,388 ft climb · 10,636 ft high point

In Cibola National Forest · New Mexico · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 39: Sandia Crest climbs 10.6 miles to Sandia Crest in Cibola National Forest, ascending 5,388 feet.

Elevation

5,388 ft of gain and 1,708 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

1.4 mi from the trailhead
Nine Mile Picnic Site
Campground · New Mexico

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

2 mi from you
Chimney Canyon Trail
- Summits The Chimney
- Inside Sandia Mountain Wilderness
- 2,540 ft of climbing
1.8 mi of trails · 2,540 ft climb
Sandia Mountain Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. 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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KPEK
KQLV (FM)
KBQI

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: 10.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 5,388 ft
Descent: 1,708 ft
High point: 10,636 ft
Low point: 6,468 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 9
Trailhead: 35.1951° N · 106.4332° W

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1.8 mi from the trailhead

Capulin Spring Picnic Site

Campground · New Mexico

1.9 mi from the trailhead

Balsam Glade Picnic Site

Campground · New Mexico

2 mi from you

La Luz to Crest Route

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
4,586 ft of climbing

7.0 mi one way · 4,586 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

North Crest Trail

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
4,844 ft of climbing

10.5 mi one way · 4,844 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
5,244 ft of climbing

8.7 mi one way · 5,244 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Sandia Mountain Wilderness
Tops out at 10,635 ft

3.3 mi loop · 993 ft climb

Sandia Mountain Wilderness · Camp 2 mi away

South Crest Trail

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
5,981 ft of climbing

19.3 mi of trails · 5,981 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good
T-MobileLTE · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today63°50°Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri61°47°Scattered Rain Showers
Sat62°46°Mostly Sunny
Sun62°46°Sunny
Mon62°47°Mostly Sunny
Tue59°45°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed57°45°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Today: Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 10 mph SW

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