Sandia Crest Byway
Visitor Services
Sandia Peak Ski Area: 505-242-9052.
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Fees Fees for skiing |
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities From Sandia Crest House you can venture along many serene hiking trails. You'll pass through aspen glades, cross flowering meadows... [more] |
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Camping Camping is available along the byway. Links to reserveUSA.com to make reservations at nearby National Forest campgrounds: |
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Food There are places to buy food along this byway. |
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Gasoline Gasoline is available. |
NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.
Special Considerations
For your comfort, we recommend a jacket or sweater. It's always cooler at the Crest. Bundle up in winter. This byway is considered high elevation.
Restrictions
The road is paved, and considered all-weather, but may be icy in the winter.
Seasons
- Best Time to Drive
Year round
- High Season
Fall - spring
Road Conditions
- To find up to date information about the road conditions along Sandia Crest Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
- New Mexico






