New Mexico · Hiking

Short Marbles

0.3 mi
round trip
53 ft
climb
7,250 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Short Marbles open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Short Marbles is a short out-and-back hike in the Sandia Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, about a third of a mile from the trailhead. It's an easy route, covering roughly 0.66 miles with an elevation gain of 53 feet, from a low point of 7,187 feet to a high of 7,250 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Sandia Park weather station, at a similar elevation, show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 65°F. Winter there is cold, with January highs in the mid-40s and lows near 19°F. Several other hikes sit within a mile of the trail, including Los Pecos, the Cresta Trail and Cresta Vista. Climbers can find Bouldering Cave about 4.7 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors