Just outside Albuquerque, along route 14, dubbed the Turquoise Trail, is the breathtaking Sandia Crest Summit. Boasting an elevation of 10,678 feet, the Crest overlook, found on route 536, is the southwest's highest scenic byway. The peak area offers New Mexico's city residents a wintertime snowsport paradise. In summer, ski lifts provide an easy trip to the mountain top for mountain bikers that want to experience an exhilarating 15 mile, downhill run.
This mountaintop is the place for panoramic views in all directions. Sandia tramway provides excellent views for hundreds of miles and a thrilling 1.7 mile trip to the top.