
10.1 mi
Distance
4,511 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 37m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
North Crest Trail is a point-to-point trail in Cibola National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 10 miles long and gains 4,511 feet. It is in or next to Placitas, New Mexico.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,949 ft |
| High point | 10.1 mi | 3,245 ft |
| End | 10.1 mi | 3,242 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Placitas, NM · in or next to town
- County:
- Sandoval County, NM
- Jurisdiction:
- Cibola National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near North Crest Trail
Agua Sarca #231, North Crest #130 and Del Orno #260 Trail Loop

Sandia Crest Trail

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North Crest and Del Orno Loop

Agua Sarca #231 and North Crest #130 Trail Loop

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Campgrounds near this trail

Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA
5.8 mi awayBernalillo, NM
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Coronado Campground
7.1 mi awayBernalillo, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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12.2 mi awayAlbuquerque, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable


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