Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 39: Sandia Crest

Hiking Very hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 17.05 km
Elevation gain 2902 m
Elevation loss 1773 m
Altitude minimum 1971 m
Altitude maximum 3236 m
Altitude Start 1988 m
Altitude End 3117 m
Estimated hiking time 6 h 20 min
Difficulty Very hard

17.05 km loop hiking starting from Sandia Heights. Elevation gain is 2902 m, with altitude ranging from 1971 m to 3236 m. Estimated time: 6 h 20 min. Starting town: Sandia Heights (New Mexico, États-Unis).

This hike includes 4 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 697 m across 3.08 km, with an average slope of 22.6%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 6.65 km): +228 m over 1.18 km, average slope 19.3%
  • Climb 2 (at km 7.58 km): +80 m over 283 m, average slope 28.3%
  • Climb 3 (at km 9.98 km): +104 m over 478 m, average slope 21.8%
  • Climb 4 (at km 14.53 km): +285 m over 1.14 km, average slope 25.0%

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