Sandia Crest Trails & Trailheads

SANDIA CREST TRAILS & TRAILHEADS
ENJOY!
Want to take a hike, but not sure which trail to take?
Look for "Suggested Hikes" and "Useful Information" when you refer to the Sandia Crest Trails and Trailheads and Sandia Mountain Trail Guide 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) open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding.
At a Glance
Fees: | Requires a fee or an amenity pass.
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Open Season: | Open year round weather permitting |
Usage: | Heavy |
Water: | Yes |
Restroom: | Yes |
Passes: | Click here to Purchase America the Beautiful Passes or contact the locations listed below. **Sandia Amenity Passes can be purchased at locations marked with asterisks.
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Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
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/Sandia Crest Scenic Byway. Turn left onto 536 and follow it for about 14 miles to the end of NM 536. The South Crest 05130 trail access is at the end of the lower parking area, near the vault toilets. The North Crest 05130 trail access is by the towers across from the lower parking lot.
General Notes:
Official Motorized Vehicle Map (MVUM)
Living With Large Predators in New Mexico
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:- 10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200
- Buried Cable Trail 272
- Challenge Trail 233
- Ellis Trailhead, Ellis Trail 202 & FR 488
- King of The Mountain Trail
- Kiwanis Cabin Trail 93 & Road 94
- Survey Trail 203
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- 10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200
- Buried Cable Trail 272
- Challenge Trail 233
- Crest House Nature Trail 98
- Crest Spur Trail 84
- Crest Trail 130 - North & South
- Ellis Trailhead, Ellis Trail 202 & FR 488
- Four Seasons Nature Trail 97
- Gravel Pit Trail 339
- King of The Mountain Trail
- Kiwanis Cabin Interpretive Site
- Kiwanis Cabin Trail 93 & Road 94
- Kiwanis Meadow Trail 16
- Rocky Point Trail 9
- Survey Trail 203
- Switchback Trail 271
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:Interpretive Areas
Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:Visitor Centers
Recreation areas with activity Visitor Centers:XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Recreation areas with activity XC Skiing/Snowshoeing:- 10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200
- Challenge Trail 233
- Ellis Trailhead, Ellis Trail 202 & FR 488
- Gravel Pit Trail 339
- King of The Mountain Trail
- Kiwanis Cabin Interpretive Site
- Kiwanis Cabin Trail 93 & Road 94
- Kiwanis Meadow Trail 16
- Rocky Point Trail 9
- Survey Trail 203
- Switchback Trail 271