Sandia Mountains
The Sandia Mountains are located just east of Albuquerque in the Cibola National Forest. They are the most popular mountains in the forest, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors each year.
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Sandia Peak Ski Area
The Sandia Peak Ski Area is open all year. During the summer, it offers chairlift rides to the top on weekends.
Sandia Peak Ski and Aerial Tramway
10 Tramway Boulevard
Albuquerque, NM 87122-2017
United States
10 Tramway Boulevard
Albuquerque, NM 87122-2017
United States
Phone 1 (505) 856-6419
Fax 1 (505) 856-6335
Sandia Crest
The highest point in the Sandia Mountains is Sandia Crest, at an altitude of 10,678 feet. It is accessible by car, trail, or tramway. On a clear day, the view stretches for 100 miles.
Sandia State Game Refuge
The Sandia State Game Refuge was established in 1921 to protect wildlife such as bighorn sheep, mule deer, bear, turkey and other game animals.