Sandia Crest Trail
1 days · 26.3 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Sandia Crest Trail is known for
This 26.3-mile route traverses the Sandia Mountains on Trail 130. Its 6,014 feet of elevation gain make it a hard trip with sustained climbing.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 20,722 ft to 34,639 ft over 26.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.6 mi · 48%
- Downhill 11.4 mi · 44%
- Flat 2.1 mi · 8%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Sandia Crest Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Sandia Crest Trail scores 23/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Sandia Crest Trail?
The Sandia Crest Trail climbs roughly 6,014 ft total — about 229 ft per mile, topping out near 10,630 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from the USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails dataset (EDW), a work of the US federal government in the public domain. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.