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5,000–10,678 ft · NM🚗 Directions
Sandia Mountains rising 10,000 ft directly east of Albuquerque — Cibola National Forest\u2019s most-visited ranger district. Piñon-juniper woodland at the base, ponderosa pine mid-slope, mixed conifer and aspen at the crest. Sandia Peak tram, La Luz Trail, and Cedro Peak. Monsoon fungi (Boletus barrowsii, lobster, Suillus, chanterelle) after August rains; Mt Taylor and Manzano districts produce similarly.
Updated Apr 19, 6:22 PM MT
Precip 7d
0.00"
Precip 14d
0.00"
Soil Temp
46°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
soil temp marginal (46°F vs 48°F min), moisture marginal
moisture marginal