Crest House to North Peak – Sandia Mountain East
Wed, 2024-08-07 @ 8:30 AM
Note that the center will be closed for employee training this week. They will still support our hike on this date. However, no one will be allowed inside the center (including bathrooms) and no one will answer the center’s phone. See email from ASCHG Postmaster on 7/24 for details.
Highlights: Views from the Sandias to the west and north. Wildflowers in season; limestone cliffs.
Cautions: None
Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to do the actual hike, and download the hike GPS files.
Hike Leader(s): Marilyn Warrant
Van Driver(s): Joseph Marino
Hike Class: C (Challenging)
Hike Distance: 4.1 mi
Min Elevation: 10230 ft
Elevation Change: 420 ft
Total Uphill: 810 ft
Total Downhill: 810 ft
Avg Grade: 2%
Route Type: InOut
Travel Time 1W: 0:45
Travel Distance RT: 64 mi
Times: We will meet at 8:30 AM and leave at 8:45 AM
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