New Mexico · Hiking

Pinyon

2.4 mi
distance
143 ft
climb
7,215 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Pinyon open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Pinyon 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 2.4 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 143 feet, and it runs between a low point of 7,063 feet and a high of 7,215 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, show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, with lows in the low to mid 40s. The hike takes about an hour to complete. The Gear Grinder Trail and Gear Grinder are both within half a mile, and Squirrel Run is about 0.6 miles away. Climbers can find the Bouldering Cave area roughly 3.2 miles off.

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