If your GPS tells you to take highway 165. DON'T. It is a rocky ruddy dirt road from hell. Average 10 miles an hour and thankfully no flat tires. Seven miles of that. Google lady, what where yo…Full review by X6066UVlindas
Feb 26, 2025
Driving up the mountain seemed a lot more fun than the tram ride. From Albuquerque it really didn't take that long, We made it a day trip with a lunch stop too. The actual road up the mountain is …Full review by dambanker
Dec 2, 2024
Drove Sandia Crest Byway first weekend in December, early morning. There was a little snow and ice on roadway and sides but certainly doable in AWD sedan. Beautiful drive and view from upper parking …Full review by redscreens
Are there pull offs you can stop and take pictures along the drive or is it pretty much just a straight drive. Thanks. Barb
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There are a few areas, very limited to pull over to capture the moments.... 3 bucks at main rest areas, is not expensive just make sure it is the front windshield.... We basically cruise …
There are a few areas, very limited to pull over to capture the moments.... 3 bucks at main rest areas, is not expensive just make sure it is the front windshield.... We basically cruise up and down and let others pass, when the road is not too curvy and it's safe to pull over.... Going for a cruise, you may capture deer and wild turkey at certain times.... Mornings are best....
We want to drive to Sandia Crest in the morning (June 23 or 24), early, to see the sunrise. Two questions: 1) Are the roads accessible before daybreak? 2) Which morning is less crowded - Saturday or Sunday?
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Yes the roads are accessible. Either day has the same amount of traffic.
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