New Mexico · Hiking

Lower Pine

2.0 mi
distance
249 ft
climb
7,083 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Lower Pine open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sandia Ranger District. It doesn't name Lower Pine, 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.

Lower Pine is a short, easy loop hike in the Sandia Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 249 feet, and it rises from a low point of 6,685 feet to a high of 7,083 feet. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Sandia Park weather station, at a similar elevation, run to highs around 73°F in May and 77°F in September, while winter highs sit in the low to mid 40s. The hike takes about an hour to complete. Several other trails start close by, including Five Hills about half a mile away and Coyote Trail and Shooting Marbles within a mile. Climbers can find the Ranger Station Wall about 3.5 miles off.

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