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35.21, -106.47 · rel 16873785
35.21, -106.47 · rel 16873785
Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest
14,1 km from Lower Tram Terminal to Sandia Crest through alpine terrain and lakes.
Lower Tram Terminal
→
Sandia Crest
linear
14,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
6× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
6× viewpoint
3× summit
1× Water
Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
Attraction ·
125 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Domingo Baca Canyon Overlook
viewpoint ·
459 m off route
1,3 km
9%
Bodhi Tree
viewpoint ·
on the route
1,7 km
12%
The Thumb
summit ·
120 m off route
1,7 km
12%
Upper La Cueva Canyon, La Luz Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
13,9 km
99%
Cañon La Cueva Overlook
viewpoint ·
35 m off route
13,9 km
99%
Pondorosa Point
viewpoint ·
39 m off route
13,9 km
99%
Sandia Crest
summit ·
47 m off route
13,9 km
99%
Sandia Peak
viewpoint ·
48 m off route
13,9 km
99%
The Sentinel
summit ·
390 m off route
13,9 km
99%
Drinking Fountain Spring
Water ·
224 m off route
14,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest is 14.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest takes approximately 3h 30min to complete.
No, Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Lower Tram Terminal to Sandia Crest. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest starts at Lower Tram Terminal.
Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.