La Luz Trail, Hiking trail in Sandia Mountains, New Mexico, US
The La Luz Trail extends 9 miles through diverse terrain, climbing from desert scrub to dense pine forests with an elevation gain of 3,500 feet.
Native American tribes established pathways through Sandia Mountains centuries before the current trail system was developed for recreational hiking in the 1930s.
Local organizations maintain this path through multiple climate zones, where hikers experience New Mexican landscapes from high desert to mountain alpine environments.
The trail requires 6 to 8 hours to complete, with hikers needing to carry at minimum 2 quarts of water and high-energy food for the demanding ascent.
At the junction of Spur Trail 84, hikers can reach Sandia Crest House at 10,678 feet, marking the highest accessible point in the mountain range.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 35.21110,-106.46600
Latest update: May 19, 2025 15:41
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