Winds were howling in the communications towers this morning. Made it to the Peak in about an hour or so after missing the right use trail to the summit. Nice quiet day and I even found a 4 square foot patch of snow on the use trail.
wilderleavitt - Jan 29, 2018 9:10 am Date Climbed: May 28, 2006
First New Mexico Climb
First climb in New Mexico. Very dry conditions.
asmrz - Sep 21, 2015 1:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2015
While scouting Knife Edge
My wife Penelope and I hiked to North Sandia Peak from the Towers area while scouting the route from the top of the Shield to the Crest. Nice, short hike. Wonderful views.
We soloed the Knife Edge the next day by hiking to it from Piedra Lisa TH. Wonderful scramble. From the top of the Shield, hiked to the summit of North Sandia Peak again and to the Towers. From there hiked La Luz Trail down to our car, 14 miles RT. Good Day.
I used to live in Sandia Foothills, and ran all over place. It was during my long distance running time. I summited North Sandia peak several times via different approaches.
hans.schenk - Sep 8, 2012 9:40 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
Via Crest Trail
Did this on Labor Day with some friends from the Crest parking lot. We found a great overlook just northwest of the summit for views to the north into Bernalillo and Placitas. This is a great hike for taking folks who are unaccustomed to mountains so they can have some great scenery.
Garon Coriz - Nov 13, 2011 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Nov 13, 2011
Consolation
David, Whitny, Nizhoni, and I set out to do the east saddle of the Needle. Unfortunately, the weather was not down so we went for North Sandia instead. The forecast was as follows:
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Windy, with a west wind between 25 and 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
jfrishmanIII - Oct 22, 2011 11:15 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2011
From Crest
Took the easy route from the Crest. Beautiful peak, great aspens and views, would love to do it via a more dramatic route.
I first hiked this mountain with my dad when I was a little kid maybe 5yrs old. There are lots of caves, geodes, and other interesting things all the way up. My favorite mountain in the word. I may be bias from having grown up in it's shadow and having some of my oldest and fondest memories created there.
Garon Coriz - Jan 25, 2011 1:54 am Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2011
Knife Edge in Winter
Not as much snow as the recon trip showed the week prior. David, Graeme, and I used the terrific weather to do a day-trip. We started at 8:40 am and summited around 4:30 pm (snow and inexperienced climbers are fun but time-consuming). We then hiked to Sandia Crest where we were picked up for a nice ride to our car at the Piedra Lisa Trailhead by my pops.
strudolyubov - Aug 2, 2010 12:35 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
Via Knife Edge
Second time up North Sandia Peak via Knife Edge of the Shield. Fun scrambling, incredible views from the ridge!
Garon Coriz - Aug 2, 2009 9:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
Via Knife Edge of the Shield
Joined by my inexperienced friend from high school, I took ropes and gear to help teach him the basics. This is a great route with an amazing atmosphere that I'm sure I'll visit again.
asaking11 - Nov 1, 2008 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2008
Hooked up with the Knife Edge
Linked this up with the Knife's Edge, then went down the La Luz. Long fun hike. Well worth it.
davebobk47 - Aug 16, 2008 7:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
From the Crest
Mostly overcast day but this made for a beautiful and easy hike. Amazing views of the Needle.
MoapaPk - Jun 1, 2008 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 1985
top down
Climbed with Marriane, Eric and Randy from top Crest parking, came back on 10k.
Hiked from Tramway Trail to La Luz trail to Sandia Crest. Then hiked North Crest Trail to peak. Returned to tram for a ride to my car; well worth the $8 fee.
Route Climbed: North Sandia Crest Date Climbed: September 4, 2005
Some of the best views in the Sandias and fewer people. Approached from the north as a bushwhack, then returned to the parking area via lesser used spur trails.
Route Climbed: North Crest Trail from Sandia Crest Date Climbed: July 26, 2005
A moderate hike in the late morning that challenged our ability to find faint trails and navigate through the brush. Gorgeous views of the Needle, Shield, Sandia Crest, and the Rio Grande valley.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Jul 10, 2023 5:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2023
Run with DoggyThere was a 25 degrees temp difference from the bottom.
pingzingr - Aug 13, 2018 8:09 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2016
Crest TrailFirst hike after the loss of a family member, it was great to get outside again.
wannabepeakbagger - Apr 30, 2018 1:45 pm Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2018
WIndy dayWinds were howling in the communications towers this morning. Made it to the Peak in about an hour or so after missing the right use trail to the summit. Nice quiet day and I even found a 4 square foot patch of snow on the use trail.
wilderleavitt - Jan 29, 2018 9:10 am Date Climbed: May 28, 2006
First New Mexico ClimbFirst climb in New Mexico. Very dry conditions.
asmrz - Sep 21, 2015 1:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2015
While scouting Knife EdgeMy wife Penelope and I hiked to North Sandia Peak from the Towers area while scouting the route from the top of the Shield to the Crest. Nice, short hike. Wonderful views.
We soloed the Knife Edge the next day by hiking to it from Piedra Lisa TH. Wonderful scramble. From the top of the Shield, hiked to the summit of North Sandia Peak again and to the Towers. From there hiked La Luz Trail down to our car, 14 miles RT. Good Day.
Liba Kopeckova - Jan 27, 2013 9:49 am
several summitsI used to live in Sandia Foothills, and ran all over place. It was during my long distance running time. I summited North Sandia peak several times via different approaches.
hans.schenk - Sep 8, 2012 9:40 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
Via Crest TrailDid this on Labor Day with some friends from the Crest parking lot. We found a great overlook just northwest of the summit for views to the north into Bernalillo and Placitas. This is a great hike for taking folks who are unaccustomed to mountains so they can have some great scenery.
Garon Coriz - Nov 13, 2011 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Nov 13, 2011
ConsolationDavid, Whitny, Nizhoni, and I set out to do the east saddle of the Needle. Unfortunately, the weather was not down so we went for North Sandia instead. The forecast was as follows:
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Windy, with a west wind between 25 and 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
jfrishmanIII - Oct 22, 2011 11:15 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2011
From CrestTook the easy route from the Crest. Beautiful peak, great aspens and views, would love to do it via a more dramatic route.
zxstarling - Mar 8, 2011 8:55 pm
My First MountainI first hiked this mountain with my dad when I was a little kid maybe 5yrs old. There are lots of caves, geodes, and other interesting things all the way up. My favorite mountain in the word. I may be bias from having grown up in it's shadow and having some of my oldest and fondest memories created there.
Garon Coriz - Jan 25, 2011 1:54 am Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2011
Knife Edge in WinterNot as much snow as the recon trip showed the week prior. David, Graeme, and I used the terrific weather to do a day-trip. We started at 8:40 am and summited around 4:30 pm (snow and inexperienced climbers are fun but time-consuming). We then hiked to Sandia Crest where we were picked up for a nice ride to our car at the Piedra Lisa Trailhead by my pops.
strudolyubov - Aug 2, 2010 12:35 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
Via Knife EdgeSecond time up North Sandia Peak via Knife Edge of the Shield. Fun scrambling, incredible views from the ridge!
Garon Coriz - Aug 2, 2009 9:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
Via Knife Edge of the ShieldJoined by my inexperienced friend from high school, I took ropes and gear to help teach him the basics. This is a great route with an amazing atmosphere that I'm sure I'll visit again.
asaking11 - Nov 1, 2008 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2008
Hooked up with the Knife EdgeLinked this up with the Knife's Edge, then went down the La Luz. Long fun hike. Well worth it.
davebobk47 - Aug 16, 2008 7:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
From the CrestMostly overcast day but this made for a beautiful and easy hike. Amazing views of the Needle.
MoapaPk - Jun 1, 2008 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 1985
top downClimbed with Marriane, Eric and Randy from top Crest parking, came back on 10k.
Dan the Jones - Mar 9, 2007 5:02 pm
All the timeThis is my local mountain, you think I wouldnt have climber ut each and every way.
Midlife Mountaineer - Mar 15, 2006 8:06 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2006
Nice spring dayHiked from Tramway Trail to La Luz trail to Sandia Crest. Then hiked North Crest Trail to peak. Returned to tram for a ride to my car; well worth the $8 fee.
wbass - Sep 7, 2005 12:08 am
Route Climbed: North Sandia Crest Date Climbed: September 4, 2005Some of the best views in the Sandias and fewer people. Approached from the north as a bushwhack, then returned to the parking area via lesser used spur trails.
Garon Coriz - Jul 27, 2005 2:13 pm
Route Climbed: North Crest Trail from Sandia Crest Date Climbed: July 26, 2005A moderate hike in the late morning that challenged our ability to find faint trails and navigate through the brush. Gorgeous views of the Needle, Shield, Sandia Crest, and the Rio Grande valley.