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Sandia Crest Loop via South Crest Trail & La Luz Trail

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3.8 mi
Distance
1 hrs 57 min
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terrain
541 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail in Cibola National Forest.

This trail goes by A Meadow Neighborhood, Sandia Peak, and Sandia Crest.

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    5 years, 7 months ago
    This was my first mountain hike in New Mexico. It was winter with fresh snowfall over a dense snowpack so I lost the trail a couple of times, but it was easy to find again. Lots of wildlife, very relaxing hike!
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    5 years ago
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backman.coast 1 year, 4 months ago
ABQ Sandia Peak loop
started at top of tram. La Luz to Crest Spur to Sandia Peak; meadow trails on return with ample thunder. Cold & windy 🥶 when squall moved through.
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Alternate Routes

  1. Sandia Crest via South Crest Trail
    ★ ★ EASY 3.2 mi

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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 13.9 mi
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