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Sandia Peak Tramway

10 Tramway Loop NE · Albuquerque, NM

Why you should go…

The 2.7-mile tramway climbs from the Chihuahuan desert floor to a spruce-fir forest at 10,378 feet in about 15 minutes, one of the largest elevation changes of any tram in the world. The summit has hiking trails, a restaurant, and in winter, a small ski area.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Sandia Peak Tramway, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway

    $25–$50

    Ride the longest aerial tram in the Americas 2.7 miles up to the 10,378-foot summit of Sandia Peak.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Turquoise Trail

    Free

    A scenic byway linking Santa Fe and Albuquerque through historic mining towns and mountain views.

    6.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

    Under $25

    Hundreds of hot-air balloons fill the sky at dawn in the world's largest ballooning event.

    7.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    History Buff

    Petroglyph National Monument

    Free

    Thousands of images carved into volcanic rock by Ancestral Puebloan and Spanish settlers over 700 years.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    History Buff

    Bandelier National Monument

    Under $25

    Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings you can climb into, tucked in a canyon below the Jemez Mountains.

    41 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Nambe Falls Recreation Area

    Under $25

    A double-drop waterfall and lake on Nambe Pueblo land, with trails, fishing, kayaking and camping.

    55 mi awayMore like this