South Sandia Peak (NM)

Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States

11.0 miles (17.8 km) · 3,776 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

South Sandia Peak (NM) is a 11.0-mile loop route in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States, gaining 3,776 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 3,625 feet at an average 12.0% grade. Only 25% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.0 mi (17.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,776 ft (1,151 m)
Average gain	342 ft per mile (65 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 3,501 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27%
Runnable	25% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about South Sandia Peak (NM)

How much elevation gain does South Sandia Peak (NM) have?

South Sandia Peak (NM) has 3,776 ft (1,151 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.8 km). That averages 342 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is South Sandia Peak (NM)?

The difficulty score for South Sandia Peak (NM) is 19.5 of 100. That is harder than 90.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 25% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on South Sandia Peak (NM)?

The longest climb on South Sandia Peak (NM) runs 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and gains 3,501 ft (1,067 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27%.