New Mexico · Hiking

Canyon Estates Road

0.1 mi
distance
14 ft
climb
6,550 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Canyon Estates Road open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sandia Ranger District. It doesn't name Canyon Estates Road, 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.

Canyon Estates Road is a short, easy hike in the Sandia Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, about 0.11 miles long with a total elevation gain of 14 feet. It is a low-effort outing, and its brevity makes it an easy addition to a longer day on the trails around it. The route starts at a low point of about 6,523 feet and climbs to about 6,550 feet. It is a short walk that can be done in about half an hour, and it sits close to several other trails. The Arrowhead Trail and the Carlito Springs Loop Trail both lie about 0.1 mile away, and the Grand Enchantment Trail is about half a mile off. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Climbers will find the Ranger Station Wall about 1.2 miles away, and the Crystal Ship and Glass House climbing area is about 2.9 miles off.

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