10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200

10K North and 10K South Trailheads “meet” on Scenic Byway 536, on opposite sides of the highway.

--10K Trailhead gives access to 10K Trail 200 going North, and ends at the Del Agua Overlook on North Crest Trail 130.

--10K South Trailhead ends at the junction of Tree Spring Trail 147 and South Crest Trail 130. When hiking across a ski run area, look for a blue diamond marker on the opposite side to help keep you on track as you cross over.

The elevation gain is about 600 feet from beginning to end.Please refer to Sandia Mountain Trails and Sandia Crest Trails and Trailheads maps to plan your course.

Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed
It is the recreationist’s responsibility to know which trails are designated for motorized vehicles and to follow the guidelines.
It is a multi-user area
Trail(s) are open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback riding, Cross Country Skiing and Snow Shoeing.

Current Conditions

Winter Access Alert: Recreation Site Parking Lots May Not Be Plowed. While highway access may be plowed and cleared, parking lots at recreation sites may not be cleared of snow. For your safety, do not park on the Crest Highway. Please check current conditions before traveling and consider alternative destinations or recreation opportunities until parking lot snow removal is available. The status of parking lot access can be verified by calling the Sandia Ranger District at 505-281-3304 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

General Information

Open year round

Mountain bikes are not allowed on the portion from Ellis Trail 202 to Del Agua Overlook because they cross into the Wilderness.

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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: 35.20932102

Longitude: -106.43541253

Directions

From I-40 and 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.