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Recreation Region: Sandia RD Crest Highway

Tecolote Trailhead & Tecolote Trail 264

Tecolote Trail 264, is a stand-alone trail with 360 degree views. It is 1.2 miles one way, and is accessed at Tecolote Trailhead.

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, Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding.

General Information

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

Elevation

8,810

Directions

From Albuquerque, drive east on I-40 to Exit 175 toward Cedar Crest/N-14. Follow N-14 aka the Turquoise Trail for approximately 6.5 miles, to State Highway 536 aka the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway. Turn left onto 536 and follow it for about 6 miles. The turn off into the parking lot is just past the “6 Mile” marker on your right, just off 536.

(MVUM) Official Motor Vehicle Use Map - North

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Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 24th, 2025