Natural
Bernalillo County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
10,678-foot crest of the Sandia Mountains reached by the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway (NM-536). USFS day-use summit complex with vast views over Albuquerque and the Rio Grande valley, radio towers, and trailheads along the limestone-capped Sandia block-fault escarpment.
| Region | Bernalillo County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.2089, -106.4478 |
| Elevation | 10,678 ft |
| Managing agency | USFS Cibola National Forest / Sandia RD |
| Access | Paved NM-536 Sandia Crest Scenic Byway |
| Geology | Sandia uplift; limestone crest over granite core |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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