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Recreation Region: Sandia RD Crest Highway

Tree Spring Trailhead and Tree Spring Trail 147


Tree Spring Trailhead leads directly to Tree Spring Trail. The trail is 2.0 miles long one way. It passes by the junction of Oso Corredor Trail 265 and ends at the intersection of South Crest Trail 130; Tree Spring Trail 147 and 10K Trail 200.

 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.
  • NO CAMPING ALLOWED
  • Trail(s) open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding.

General Information

Requires a $5 fee or day-use pass such as the New Mexico Enchantment Pass or an Interagency Pass.

  • If you do not have a pass, use the Pay Station onsite.
  • Envelopes for payment are in the box next to the fee tube (cash or check only).

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

9,440 ft

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 NM 536 aka the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway. Turn left onto NM 536 and follow it for about 5.5 miles to the Tree Spring parking lot, on your left.

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Last updated March 24th, 2025