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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35.20, -106.44 · rel 15949654
35.20, -106.44 · rel 15949654
Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route
5,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New Mexico · 35.20°N ·
106.44°W
5,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
34
views
7
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
7× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× viewpoint
4× summit
Upper La Cueva Canyon, La Luz Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Sandia Crest
summit ·
47 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sandia Peak
viewpoint ·
48 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bodhi Tree
viewpoint ·
164 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Sentinel
summit ·
390 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Domingo Baca Canyon Overlook
viewpoint ·
27 m off route
1,3 km
25%
Hail Peak
summit ·
412 m off route
1,3 km
25%
Alioth
summit ·
319 m off route
1,4 km
27%
The Washout
viewpoint ·
on the route
4,6 km
88%
Crinoid Fossils
viewpoint ·
on the route
4,8 km
91%
Crinoid Fossils
viewpoint ·
on the route
5,1 km
98%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route is 5.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route takes approximately 1h 19min to complete.
No, Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route starts near coordinates 35.2046, -106.4475.
Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.