Balsam Glade Picnic Ground via NM 165
7.4 mi
Distance
3 hrs 46 min
Time
terrain
2,297 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate one way trail to Balsam Glade Picnic Ground in Cibola National Forest.
This trail goes by Sandia Man Cave and Las Huertas Picnic Grounds.
Sights to See
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Public Tracks
Las Huertas Canyon (Sandia Man Cave) NM 165
From Placitas to Sandia Ski area.
From I-25, take Exit 242 Bernalillo/NM 165. Proceed east on NM 165 and go through Placitas. The road will curve to the south and lead you into the Sandia Mountain Range. At Mile Marker 9 the pavement ends and the trail described in this guide begins.
At the end where NM 165 and NM 536 Meet, A left turn here will take you down the mountain to the ski area, Cedar Crest, and NM 14. Turning right will take you up to the 10,600-foot Sandia Peak.
