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.

Address

Sandia Peak Ski and Aerial Tramway
10 Tramway Boulevard
Albuquerque, NM 87122-2017
United States

Phone 1 (505) 856-6419

Fax 1 (505) 856-6335

http://www.sandiapeak.com

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 Mountain Wilderness

In the Cibola National Forest, 37,232 acres of the Sandia Mountains have been designated as a wilderness area. There is an extensive trail system running mainly on the western slopes, overlooking Albuquerque.

Tips

Access by foot or horseback only.

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.