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South Crest Trail

Sandia Mountains, Cibola National Forest, New Mexico

Hard
Distance
30.5 km
Elev. gain
1,333 m
Start
Crest Trail TH Kiosk at NM 536
Finish
Near Bernalillo County

Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.

The real route, north at the top. The distance is the published figure, not the length of this drawing.

Elevation along the route

0 km2,000–3,245 m above sea level29.9 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

Along the way

Summits & passes

  • The Chimney
  • Alioth
  • South Sandia Peak

Water sources

  • Old South Sandia Spring

Common questions

How long is the South Crest Trail?
The South Crest Trail is 30.5 km (19 miles).
How much elevation gain does the South Crest Trail have?
The South Crest Trail has about 1,333 m (4,373 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
How hard is the South Crest Trail?
Far rates the South Crest Trail as hard. How hard it feels also depends on your fitness, pack weight and conditions on the day.
Where does the South Crest Trail start and finish?
The South Crest Trail runs between Crest Trail TH Kiosk at NM 536 and Near Bernalillo County.
Is there water on the South Crest Trail?
Far's catalog records 1 mapped water source along the South Crest Trail, including Old South Sandia Spring. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.

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