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65 mi 105 km of trail — 5 Featured Runs

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The view of the Sandia ridgeline from the trail, with the tramway cables visible overhead. The upper station of the tramway is visible on the right side of the picture. The crash site is at the base of the large rock formation on the left.

#1

7.0 mi 11.3 km
Domingo Baca Trail / TWA…
 19
Sandia Heights, NM
Granite everywhere!!

#2

7.0 mi 11.3 km
La Luz Trail Race
 2
Sandia Heights, NM
Embudo Horse Trail's higher route provides several scenic overlooks of Albuquerque. Embudo Trail is visible to the right.

#3

6.6 mi 10.7 km
Embudo Canyon
 8
Carnuel, NM
Barrel Cacti blossom in beautiful spring color.

#4

7.9 mi 12.8 km
Three Guns to Embudito T…
 2
Carnuel, NM
Desert cacti give way to pine trees as Embudo Trail climbs the Sandia Mountains.

#5

12.9 mi 20.7 km
Whitewash Loop
 3
Carnuel, NM

Trails in Sandia Mountains Wilderness Area - 14

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4.6 mi 7.5 km
#1 Pino Trail
Sandia Heights, NM
4.6 mi 7.5 km Sandia Heights, NM
All Clear
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Dry, Fallen Trees - There is a stream that runs through the trail which is very refreshing!!
39 days ago
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7.7 mi 12.3 km
#2 La Luz Trail
Sandia Heights, NM
7.7 mi 12.3 km Sandia Heights, NM
All Clear
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11 days ago
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5.3 mi 8.6 km
#3 Embudito Trail #192
Sandia Heights, NM
5.3 mi 8.6 km Sandia Heights, NM
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16.1 mi 25.9 km
#4 South Crest Trail #130
Carnuel, NM
16.1 mi 25.9 km Carnuel, NM
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1.7 mi 2.8 km
#5 Embudo Horse Trail
Carnuel, NM
1.7 mi 2.8 km Carnuel, NM
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3.9 mi 6.2 km
#6 Whitewash Trail
Carnuel, NM
3.9 mi 6.2 km Carnuel, NM
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Dry, Fallen Trees
85 days ago
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3.1 mi 5.0 km
#7 Embudo Trail
Carnuel, NM
3.1 mi 5.0 km Carnuel, NM
Minor Issues
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Dry, Fallen Trees
85 days ago
3 
4.1 mi 6.6 km
#8 Tres Pistolas (Three Gun Springs) Trail
Carnuel, NM
4.1 mi 6.6 km Carnuel, NM
All Clear
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Dry
29 days ago
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2.9 mi 4.6 km
#9 Domingo Baca
Sandia Heights, NM
2.9 mi 4.6 km Sandia Heights, NM
Unknown
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3.2 mi 5.1 km
#10 Ellis Trail #202
Placitas, NM
3.2 mi 5.1 km Placitas, NM
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1.6 mi 2.6 km
#11 Switchback Trail #271
Sandia Heights, NM
1.6 mi 2.6 km Sandia Heights, NM
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#12 Upper Faulty #195A
Carnuel, NM
1.3 mi 2.1 km Carnuel, NM
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8.6 mi 13.9 km
#13 South Faulty Trail
Sandia Knolls, NM
8.6 mi 13.9 km Sandia Knolls, NM
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0.9 mi 1.4 km
#14 Foothills to Whitewash Connector
Carnuel, NM
0.9 mi 1.4 km Carnuel, NM
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Photos of Sandia Mountains Wilderness Area - 29

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Embudo Horse Trail's higher route provides several scenic overlooks of Albuquerque. Embudo Trail is visible to the right.

#1

Embudo Horse Trail's higher route provides seve…
 4
Carnuel, NM
Granite everywhere!!

#2

Granite everywhere!!
 3
Sandia Heights, NM
looking northwest from gorge

#3

looking northwest from gorge
 3
Sandia Heights, NM
The South Sandia Crest Trail continues its steady grade through this spot about 4 miles in.

#4

The South Sandia Crest Trail continues its stea…
 3
Carnuel, NM
The view of the Sandia ridgeline from the trail, with the tramway cables visible overhead. The upper station of the tramway is visible on the right side of the picture. The crash site is at the base of the large rock formation on the left.

#5

The view of the Sandia ridgeline from the trail…
 4
Sandia Heights, NM
View west from gorge

#6

View west from gorge
 3
Sandia Heights, NM
Fall colors on the 10k Trail.

#7

Fall colors on the 10k Trail.
 3
Sandia Heights, NM
The Pino Trail offers great overlooks of Albuquerque.

#8

The Pino Trail offers great overlooks of Albuqu…
 3
Sandia Heights, NM

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SAT
Jun 23
Wilderness First Aid with REI & NOLS
Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SAT
Jul 21
REI Run Club New Mexico
Copper Ave Trailhead
8:00 am - 9:00 am
SAT
Jul 21
Sandia Ranger District Trail Work Day
Sandia Ranger District Tijeras Ranger Station
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
FRI
Aug 10
Wilderness First Responder Course with REI & NOLS
Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SAT
Aug 18
Sandia Ranger District Trail Work Day
Sandia Ranger District Tijeras Ranger Station
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SAT
Sep 15
Sandia Ranger District Trail Work Day
Sandia Ranger District Tijeras Ranger Station
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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