Las Huertas Picnic Site

Overview

Las Huertas was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located at the northeast end of the Sandia Ranger District. It is, understandably, a favorite place for many. Las Huertas Creek meanders year round through this recreation site.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

505-281-3304

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Las Huertas Picnic Site, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Gravel Pit - Rocky Point Loop Hike starting at the TramHike · 2.1 mi long · 2.5 mi from camp

  A shady, less-traveled loop hike starting at the Tram. OpenStreetMap

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• Tram to Kiwanis Cabin vis Kiwanis Meadow RoadHike · 1.3 mi long · 2.6 mi from camp

  An easy hike starting at the Tram and going to Kiwanis Cabin via Kiwanis Meadow Road Trail. OpenStreetMap

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• Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop RouteHike · 3.3 mi long · 2.6 mi from camp

  This is a great summer hiking loop with city views. OpenStreetMap

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• Tram to Kiwanis Cabin via Kiwanis Cabin TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 2.7 mi from camp

  An easy hike starting at the Tram and going to Kiwanis Cabin via Kiwanis Cabin Trail. OpenStreetMap

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• Kiwanis Cabin Loop from the CrestHike · 1.2 mi long · 2.7 mi from camp

  A loop hike starting at the Crset and going to Kiwanis Cabin. OpenStreetMap

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• Challenge TrailHike · 9.3 mi long · Moderate · 1.4 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Ellis Trailhead, maintained by United States Forest Service.

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Mountain biking

• North CourseBike ride · 1.6 mi long · 1.1 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Challenge TrailBike ride · 9.3 mi long · 1.4 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Ellis Trailhead, maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• 10k Trail NorthBike ride · 2.3 mi long · 2.0 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• 10k Trail SouthBike ride · 2.3 mi long · 2.2 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by United States Forest Service.

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Scenic sights

• Embudo CaveCave · 2.1 mi from camp

  Consists of a wide "room" with low ceiling, formerly used for scientifc experiments by the UNM Dept. of Physics and Astronomy from the 1960s to the 1990s. OpenStreetMap

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• Palomas PeakPeak · 8,684 ft · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Capulin PeakPeak · 8,934 ft · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Madera OverlookViewpoint · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Del Agua OverlookViewpoint · 2.2 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along 10k Trail North.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Sandia Peak Ski Area SUPSkiing and snowshoeing · 2.3 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Sandia Peak Ski Area.

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• Ranger Rock TrailClimbing · 11.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.