Sandia Mountain Wilderness, NM

Travel Guide

Always go on the #adventure 🌈

When we set out for this hike it was pouring rain and less than 2 hours until sunset. There was at least a 50-50 chance that we would end our hike cold, wet, and in the dark. I guess we got lucky 😉✨
Hiking up Ellena Gallegos - beautiful day hike.
Taken from the hill on the left, right after the first cattle guard. Right off of tramway. Bad cell phone photo.
La Luz trail is a challenging 10 mile hike. It starts at the base of the Sandia Mountains on the west side and finishes at the top of cedar crest. The altitude change is about 6,000 feet. It's also a beautiful time to see the Aspen trees change.
View from the top of the Sandias in Albuquerque, NM. Worth every step of eight miles uphill #takeahike
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2400 Yale Blvd Se Albuquerque NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$93 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$107 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,928 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

3 out of 5
6000 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$125 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,395 reviews)
Good. Glad to see they had security after reading about problems in Albuquerque.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Sandia Resort And Casino

Sandia Resort And Casino

4 out of 5
30 Rainbow Rd Ne Albuquerque NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$265 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$282 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,465 reviews)
Very pleased

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Sandia Resort And Casino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Private and Peaceful Albuquerque Hacienda

Private and Peaceful Albuquerque Hacienda

Albuquerque NM
Stay at this vacation home in Albuquerque. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions ABQ Uptown and Balloon Fiesta Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
I recommend more attention in the cleaning check under beds to make sure don't have any trash around.Basics only.We liked this house, thank you.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Private and Peaceful Albuquerque Hacienda
Native Charm Adobe Guesthouse in Historic Old Town with wifi, AC, patio grill.

Native Charm Adobe Guesthouse in Historic Old Town with wifi, AC, patio grill.

albuquerque NM
Stay at this vacation home in Albuquerque. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions ABQ Uptown and Albuquerque Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Excellent location; nice and quite while staying in old town

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Native Charm Adobe Guesthouse in Historic Old Town with wifi, AC, patio grill.
Walk to Old Town -2BR 2BA, bottom floor

Walk to Old Town -2BR 2BA, bottom floor

Albuquerque NM
Stay at this apartment in Albuquerque. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions ABQ Uptown and Amapola Gallery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
This is the perfect little place if you want to feel the New Mexico vibe. The complex is older, but nicely decorated and very well maintained. I would say the only issue is if you’re on the bottom floor, you can hear every movement above. However, our host was smart enough to know that and there ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Walk to Old Town -2BR 2BA, bottom floor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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