Winter Sports
On the Sandia RD Crest Highway Region, X-Country ski trails are maintained by a combination of staff and volunteers for visitor enjoyment. In addition, a designated sledding hill is a popular site for locals. Across this Region and others, the opportunity for skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and more, exist.
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10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200
Site Open
Winter Access Alert: Road Conditions. Please check New Mexico Roads prior to visiting the Sandia Crest Highway during the winter season. Potential weather and safety related road closures may be in…
Capulin Snow Play Site
Site Closed
For information on current conditions, contact the Sandia Ranger District.Our first concern is public safety for recreationists using Capulin Snow Play Area. Please use plastic sleds or tubes only…
Ellis Trailhead, Ellis Trail 202 & FR 488
Site Open
Winter Access Alert: Road Conditions
Please check New Mexico Roads prior to visiting the Sandia Crest Highway during the winter season. Potential weather and safety related road closures may be in…
Kiwanis Cabin Interpretive Site
Site Open
Winter Access Alert: Road Conditions
Please check New Mexico Roads prior to visiting the Sandia Crest Highway during the winter season. Potential weather and safety related road closures may be in…
Sandia Peak Ski Area Alpine
Site Open
Winter Access Alert: Road Conditions
Please check New Mexico Roads prior to visiting the Sandia Crest Highway during the winter season. Potential weather and safety related road closures may be in…
Sandia Ranger District
Site Open
Just east of Albuquerque are the most visited mountains in New Mexico. Millions of people journey into the Sandia Mountains each year. More than half these visitors ride the Sandia Peak Tram or drive…