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Tunnel Spring Trailhead & North Crest Trail 130

Trailhead access to Sandia Mountain Wilderness via North Crest Trail 130 and Del Orno Route 130b.

Please refer to the Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your course.

  • Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed.
  • It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map.
  • Trail(s) are open for the following uses: Hiking.

General Information

Open year round

sandia ranger district office

Address: 11776 Hwy. 337, Tijeras, NM 87059
Phone: 505-281-3304
Hours: M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.29133543

Longitude: -106.43932161

Directions

From Albuquerque, drive north on I-25 to Exit 242 Bernalillo/NM 165, stay to your right as you exit the ramp. Proceed east on NM 165 and drive just short of five miles to "Tunnel Springs Road" (green street sign). Look for a group of mailboxes at the turn. Turn right and follow the dirt road to the the end (about three miles). There is a parking lot and Vault toilet as well as a kiosk at the trailhead with a map of the area.

(MVUM) Official Motor Vehicle Use Map - North

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Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 24th, 2025