Sandia Crest via La Luz #137 and Crest House Spur Trail #8A
Bernalillo, New Mexico
12.0 mi
Distance
3,720 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 52m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sandia Crest via La Luz #137 and Crest House Spur Trail #8A is an out-and-back trail in Cibola National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 12 miles long and gains 3,720 feet. The nearest town is Sandia Heights, New Mexico, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,144 ft |
| High point | 6.0 mi | 3,226 ft |
| End | 12.0 mi | 2,144 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
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Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sandia Heights, NM · about 2 mi away
- 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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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.
La Luz Trail #137
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