Turquoise Trail Campground
Hiking business nearby (~7 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
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New Mexico
0.3 mi
Distance
255 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Mano Eye of the Sandias Link
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This short connector trail links to the scenic Mano Eye of the Sandias, a distinctive rock formation in the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque. Despite its brief quarter-mile length, the trail gains significant elevation through steep terrain, offering quick access to panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Perfect for hikers seeking a quick but challenging leg-burner with rewarding vistas.
Eye of the Sandias to Embudo
~1 min drive
Steep 1.62-mile Sandia foothills connector with 575 ft elevation gain.
Foothills
~1 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile foothills hike with 241 ft elevation gain.
Embudo
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with valley views.
U Mound Eye of the Sandias Link
~1 min drive
Steep 0.9-mile connector with 784 ft gain linking U Mound to Eye of the Sandias.
Embudo Bypass
~2 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile foothills walk near Embudo with 491 ft elevation gain.
Trail 400
~2 min drive
Quick, easy walk through New Mexico terrain.
Hawk Watch
~2 min drive
Scenic 2.35-mile raptor-watching trail with 969 ft elevation gain.
Trail 375
~2 min drive
Easy half-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
Hilldale Loop
~2 min drive
Easy half-mile loop trail suitable for all skill levels.
Eye of the Sandias Route
~2 min drive
Steep Sandia Mountains climb with 1,749 ft gain over 3.5 miles.
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Turquoise Trail Campground
Hiking business nearby (~7 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet