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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

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.19377262

Longitude: -106.40473428

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.

(MVUM) Official Motor Vehicle Use Map - North

Staying Safe Around Bears

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 30th, 2025