Hikes near Sandia Peak Ski Area

Sandia Peak Ski Area (2646 m) sits in New Mexico, United States. MR. ALPS lists 20 waymarked hiking trails starting from or crossing the area, 158 km of marked route in total. They run from 1.5 km to 35.5 km, the longest being Foothills Tr South TH to Piedra Lisa North TH Route. 20 of them record their elevation gain, between 22 m and 2371 m.

• 10k Trail South

  3.8 km · +222 m · ≈ 1 h 08

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• Tram to Kiwanis Cabin via Kiwanis Cabin Trail

  1.5 km · +97 m · ≈ 28 min

  An easy hike starting at the Tram and going to Kiwanis Cabin via Kiwanis Cabin Trail. Plenty of shade and wonderful city views from the Kiwanis Cabin.

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• Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route

  5.2 km · +529 m · ≈ 1 h 55

  This is a great summer hiking loop with city views. Ascent is about 522 ft. Crest and Upper La Luz trails have gentle slopes of 4% in this loop. Crest Spur has a slightly above medium slope of about 13%. Not recommended in winter due to deep snow.

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• Challenge Trail

  17.8 km · +1021 m · ≈ 5 h 16

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• Domingo Baca/TWA Trail

  5.7 km · +1247 m · ≈ 3 h 13

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• Gravel Pit - Rocky Point Loop Hike starting at the Tram

  3.4 km · +82 m · ≈ 49 min

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• Tram to Kiwanis Cabin vis Kiwanis Meadow Road

  2.1 km · +43 m · ≈ 30 min

  An easy hike starting at the Tram and going to Kiwanis Cabin via Kiwanis Meadow Road Trail. Plenty of shade and wonderful city views from the Kiwanis Cabin.

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• Kiwanis Cabin Loop from the Crest

  1.9 km · +60 m · ≈ 29 min

  A loop hike starting at the Crset and going to Kiwanis Cabin.

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• Tree Spring Trail

  3.2 km · +22 m · ≈ 41 min

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• La Luz Trail

  12.3 km · +2371 m · ≈ 6 h 25

  From La Luz Lower Trailhead to Tram Upper Terminal

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• Switchback Trail

  2.5 km · +32 m · ≈ 33 min

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• 10k Trail North

  4.2 km · +139 m · ≈ 1 h 04

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• Chimney Canyon Trail

  2.4 km · +746 m · ≈ 1 h 43

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• Pino TH to Tram Upper Terminal

  12.8 km · +1259 m · ≈ 4 h 40

  From Pino Trailhead to Sandia Peak Upper Tram Terminal

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• La Luz to Crest Route

  11.3 km · +1472 m · ≈ 4 h 43

  From La Luz Lower Trailhead to Sandia Crest

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• 10k Trail

  7.9 km · +361 m · ≈ 2 h 11

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• Foothills Tr South TH to Piedra Lisa North TH Route

  35.5 km · +1571 m · ≈ 9 h 43

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• Piedra Lisa North Trail

  5.2 km · +112 m · ≈ 1 h 14

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• North Crest Trail

  16.6 km · +1489 m · ≈ 5 h 48

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• Del Agua Trail

  3.2 km · +93 m · ≈ 48 min

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