Osha Loop Trail 201
The Osha Loop Trail 201 is 2.7 miles long. It is an interior trail, in the northern portion of the Sandia Mountains and can be accessed from 10K Trailhead located off NM 536, Crest Trail 130-North, and Osha Spring Trail 247 entry point off NM 165.
Please consult a map to plan your course.
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.
- It is a multi-user area.
- Trail(s) open for the following uses: Hiking, and Horseback Riding.
At a Glance
Fees: | This trail may or may not require an amenity fee depending on which entry point you choose. Check the map to find out if the parking area you choose requires an amenity fee.
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Open Season: | Open year round, Weather Permitting |
Water: | No drinkable water |
Restroom: | No |
Passes: | Click here to Purchase America the Beautiful Passes or contact the locations listed below. **Sandia Amenity Passes can be purchased at locations marked with asterisks.
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Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From Albuquerque, take I-40 east and take Exit 175, drive toward Cedar Crest on N-14. Follow N-14 aka the Turquoise Trail, for approximately 6.5 miles, to NM 536 aka the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway. Turn left onto NM 536 and follow it for about 11.3 miles. 10K North is on the right side and 10K South is on the left side.
Follow 10K Trail 200 until you come to the intersection of 10K, North Crest Trail 130 and Osha Loop Trail 201.
Tunnel Spring Trailhead/Crest Trail 130-North:
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.
From Albuquerque/Osha Spring Trail 247:
Drive north on I-25 to Exit 242 Bernalillo/NM 165, stay to your right as you exit the ramp. Proceed east on NM165 and go through Placitas. The road will curve to the south and lead you into the Sandia Mountain range. Shortly past the paved road ends, continue driving for a few minutes. The entry point is located immediately south of the second, one-lane bridge. There is a small brown sign (barely visible) on the west side of the road marking the trail.
Remember to display your amenity/parking pass in the window of your vehicle.
General Notes:
(MVUM) Official Motor Vehicle Use Map - North
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