Sandia Peak - Tours of New Mexico

Sandia Peak Is a beautiful mountain standing over 10,000 ft. in the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico.  With a view estimated at 11,000 square miles of southwestern beauty, Sandia Peak offers an unforgettable experience of the Rio Grande Valley and New Mexico.  You can look out across over a hundred miles of southern expanse to the western Mount Taylor.  To the north lies Cabezon, the remnants of an eroding volcano, and other volcanic formations.  In between the two is Redondo Peak, reportedly the largest volcanic crater in the world.  Eastwards is the mountain range that shares its name, the Sandias, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  Further south lies the Estancia Valley framed by the Manzano Mountains.

Sandia Peak is home to the world's longest aerial tramway of its type, at an astounding 2.7 miles.  The Tram, as it is locally known, has transported over 8.5 million passenger over the past forty years.  The Tram makes an average of 10,500 trips annually.  Once at the top of Sandia Peak there are several nature trails and other attractions.  In the winter months it is also home to a lovely ski resort, perfect for both beginners and more experienced skiers. 

    Enjoy dinner at the wonderful restaurant and watch the sunset wash over the Land of Enchantment on our Southwest Vacation.