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Summary: From the trailhead hike south along the paved trail to the right of the restrooms. A few hundred yards along the trail the pavement will turn to dirt. There is an intermittant hand-rail, always stay to the left of the rail. At 0.25 miles the trail will turn sharply left and ascend a stairway. Take the stairs to the top. At the top turn hard right and look for the fork in the trail. Take the right fork to Crest Trail #130. The trail will switchback through the forest most of the rest of the hike. At 0.55 miles the trail forks again at the junction of a forest road. Hike right on the road and follow the road to the cabin area. At 0.75 miles reach the CCC - Kiwanis Cabin. Return via Reverse Route. Trailhead: From the junction of I-25 and I-40 in Albuquerque, go east on I-40 for 15 miles to the junction of NM-14. Follow NM-14 north 5.8 miles to the junction of SR-536. Turn left on SR-536 and follow the winding road about 13 miles to the top at Sandia Crest. Park at the lower parking lot and pay the park fee. The trailhead is at the south end of the lower parking lot. (Lat:35.20937 Lon:-106.44848) Trail Guides for Sandia Peak - CCC - Kiwanis Cabin: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Contact the Sandia Ranger Station at 281-3304 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Michael P. Olbrisch, who has posted 68 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Mexico Hiking, New Mexico Trails, New Mexico Hikes, Bernalillo County Hiking, Bernalillo County Trails, Bernalillo County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
