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Off The Mountain: 
Eat, Stay & Explore

Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, Edgewood, and Madrid sit along the Turquoise Trail at the base of the peak. Here's where to fuel up, where to stay, and what to see between runs!

Dining

Cedar Crest & Tijeras

Sandia Park & San Antonito

Madrid (Turquoise Trail)

Lodging

Cedar Crest & Tijeras

Vacation Rentals

Scenic attractions nearby

The East Mountains sit along the Turquoise Trail, offering old mining towns, roadside folk art, and top-tier hiking and biking near Sandia Peak.

Sandia Crest

The Sandia Mountains' 10,678 foot summit, with sweeping valley views.

Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway

Historic NM 14 route linking Tijeras to Santa Fe past old mining towns.

Cibola National Forest

Forest surrounding the range, with alpine trails, meadows, and wildlife.

Madrid art galleries and shops

Former mining town turned artist colony, now full of galleries and shops.

Tinkertown Museum

Roadside folk art museum of hand carved circus and Western dioramas.

Sandia Peak hiking and biking trails

Extensive trail network for hikers and bikers, including the La Luz Trail.

Visitor information

Community and tourism resources for the East Mountains region.

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