Eye of the Sandias Route
Sandia Mountain Wilderness, Bernalillo County, NM
Out-and-back trail in Sandia Mountain Wilderness, Bernalillo County, NM. Hiking.
- Distance
- 7 mi (11.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,812 ft (857 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 40 min
- High point
- 7,612 ft (2,320 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Eye of the Sandias Route
How long is Eye of the Sandias Route?
Eye of the Sandias Route is 7 mi (11.2 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 40 min. It climbs 2,812 ft (857 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,612 ft (2,320 m).
How hard is Eye of the Sandias Route?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Eye of the Sandias Route?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Eye of the Sandias Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Eye of the Sandias Route shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Eye of the Sandias Route?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Eye of the Sandias Route?
Sushi Xuan Asian Grill, 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Smith's, 0.8 mi (1.4 km).
Is this a good week for Eye of the Sandias Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Hilldale Trail Sandia Foothills Open Space · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Powerline Route Cibola National Forest · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Foothills Trail South Cibola National Forest · Hard · 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Foothills Trail South Cibola National Forest · Hard · 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Foothills Trail South Cibola National Forest · Hard · 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Yucca Loop Sandia Foothills Open Space · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
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