New Mexico · Hiking

Birdhouse Ridge

Birdhouse RidgePhoto: killbox, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.5 mi
round trip
654 ft
climb
7,219 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Birdhouse Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sandia Ranger District. It doesn't name Birdhouse Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-14 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-13 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Area Closure for Sandia Crest “Switchback” Hazard Tree and Fuel Reduction Project

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-02 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Sandia Ranger District Road & Area Closure for National Forest Road 462 Maintenance

    Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-24 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Lifted

    Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-00-26-20 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Sandia Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Birdhouse Ridge is a 5-mile out-and-back hike in the Sandia Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 6,565 feet to a high point of 7,219 feet, with a total elevation gain of 654 feet. It is a moderate route, and the climb is spread across the full length of the hike. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Sandia Park weather station, at a similar elevation, show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, with lows in the 40s. Winter is cold, with January highs near 44°F and lows around 19°F. Several other outings sit close by. West Ridge is about 0.3 miles away, and Otero Canyon and Cedro Creek Interpretive are each about half a mile off. The Grand Enchantment Trail passes about 1.1 miles away.

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