Gambel

Gambel is an easy out-and-back hike in the Sandia Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 1.9 miles long, with a low point of 7,214 feet and a high of 7,356 feet, so the climb is a gentle 124 feet of elevation gain over the course of the trip. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Sandia Park weather station, about 14 miles away, show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, with lows in the low 40s. Winter is cold, with January highs near 44°F and lows around 19°F. The trail sits close to several other outings. Pine Flat and Pine Loop are both hikes about half a mile away, and the Deadman mountain biking area is about 0.4 miles off. Climbers can find Block Wall about 2 miles away.