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La Luz Trail

based on 25 tracks & routes #9 hike out of 99 in
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4.1 mi
Distance
1 hrs 56 min
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1,013 ft
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A long but beautiful hike from the base of the Sandias to the Sandia Crest.

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    2 years, 11 months ago
    I love this trail. Very scenic and great for dslr photography.
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    3 years, 2 months ago
    The trail is popular and well maintained. Great views! Very crowded later in the day though.
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    1 year, 7 months ago
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lspensley 2 years, 12 months ago
La Luz Trailhead, Sandoval County to 10010 Riverside Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Accidentally recorded my trip home. I hiked about 3.75 miles in 3 1/2 hours starting from the loose trail head.
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