Sandia Knife's Edge of the Shield – Chimney Canyon Variation

Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 4,010 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sandia Knife's Edge of the Shield – Chimney Canyon Variation is a 9.2 mile loop route located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The route climbs 4,010 feet and descends 4,019 feet. The longest climb spans 2.5 miles with 1,485 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 438 feet per mile. 30% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 43.2 puts it in the top 1.3199999999999932% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring New Mexico.