Sandia Mountain Wilderness Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Always go on the #adventure 🌈 When we set out for this hike it was pouring rain and less than 2 hours until sunset. There was at least a 50-50 chance that we would end our hike cold, wet, and in the dark. I guess we got lucky 😉✨
Always go on the #adventure 🌈 When we set out for this hike it was pouring rain and less than 2 hours until sunset. There was at least a 50-50 chance that we would end our hike cold, wet, and in the dark. I guess we got lucky 😉✨
Hiking up Ellena Gallegos - beautiful day hike.
Taken from the hill on the left, right after the first cattle guard. Right off of tramway. Bad cell phone photo.
La Luz trail is a challenging 10 mile hike. It starts at the base of the Sandia Mountains on the west side and finishes at the top of cedar crest. The altitude change is about 6,000 feet. It's also a beautiful time to see the Aspen trees change.
The Querque Hotel

The Querque Hotel

3 out of 5
1760 Menaul Rd NE Albuquerque NM
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Rooms are clean, the full-time coffee and creamer availability. Continental breakfast is fair lot better when you get an opportunity to have eggs and bacon or sausage.

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Isleta Resort and Casino

Isleta Resort and Casino

4 out of 5
11000 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque NM
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque

Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque

3.5 out of 5
1000 Woodward Place NE Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp2.268.087 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
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Everything was fine. No issues which is what I like. Great breakfast!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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3 Mi to Old Town, Fenced Yard: ABQ Abode!

3 Mi to Old Town, Fenced Yard: ABQ Abode!

3 out of 5
Albuquerque NM
Stay at this cottage in Albuquerque. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tingley Aquatic Park and ABQ BioPark Zoo are located ...
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Clean, property manager was very responsive to questions and quick to address our issues.

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Albuquerque which includes street scenes

Albuquerque

Snowy Mountains at Sunset

Placitas

Ride the tram up to Sandia Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico to see some spectacular views. A major bonus if you do this around hot air balloon festival week and you will see balloons hovering over the city. However the line/queue to ride the tram from the base can be quite long.

Cedar Crest