Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest

Hiking Very hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 14.06 km
Elevation gain 2684 m
Elevation loss 1446 m
Altitude minimum 1971 m
Altitude maximum 3226 m
Altitude Start 1988 m
Altitude End 3226 m
Estimated hiking time 5 h 30 min
Difficulty Very hard

14.06 km loop hiking starting from Sandia Heights. Elevation gain is 2684 m, with altitude ranging from 1971 m to 3226 m. Estimated time: 5 h 30 min. Starting town: Sandia Heights (New Mexico, États-Unis).

This hike includes 4 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 665 m across 2.96 km, with an average slope of 22.4%.

  • 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 14.04 km): +253 m over 1.02 km, average slope 24.7%

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