Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
3.6 miles (5.8 km) · 3,468 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Knife Edge Ascent to North Sandia Peak is a 3.6 mile route in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The course features 3,468 feet of elevation gain and 24 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 2.3 miles and gains 1,430 feet. Vertical rate measures 965 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 17% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 99.06th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring New Mexico's mountain terrain.
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