Sandia Mountains
New Mexico
Elevation Range
6,000 ft - 10,678 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
35.2060, -106.4459
About Sandia Mountains
The Sandia Mountains are a prominent mountain range located just east of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The range runs in a north-south direction and features steep, rugged terrain with dramatic rock formations and canyons. The highest point is Sandia Crest at 10,678 feet, providing sweeping views of the Albuquerque metropolitan area and the Rio Grande Valley. The mountains are part of the Cibola National Forest and offer a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities within a short drive from the city.
Notable Peaks
Sandia Crest
10,678 ft
South Sandia Peak
10,098 ft
Ocht Peak
9,676 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.
