Explore one of the best hikes in New Mexico: the iconic La Luz Trail in the Sandia Mountains. 🏔️

In this episode of GO New Mexico, outdoors reporter Amy Morse shares how to hike the legendary La Luz Trail — a challenging and unforgettable New Mexico outdoor adventure that climbs more than 3,600 feet from high desert to subalpine forest.Whether you’re planning the full 16-mile roundtrip hike or hiking up and taking the Sandia Peak Tramway down, this episode covers everything you need to know for a safe and incredible experience in the Sandia Mountains:🥾 Hiking tips + trail logistics🚠 Sandia Peak Tramway advice🌩️ Weather, lightning + monsoon safety🎒 What to pack for high-elevation hiking🌲 Wildflowers, wildlife + birdwatching🪨 Geology, fossils + the Great Unconformity📱 Best hiking apps for navigation and weatherAlong the way, you’ll move through five ecological zones filled with ponderosa pines, aspens, granite canyons, subalpine forest, and sweeping views above Albuquerque, New Mexico.Topics:La Luz Trail hike guide | Sandia Mountains hiking | Albuquerque hiking trails | Best hikes in New Mexico | New Mexico travel | Outdoor adventures in New Mexico | Sandia Peak Tramway | Hiking podcast | Southwest hiking | Desert hiking | Mountain hiking | Wildflowers | Birding | Geology | Trail running | Public landsListen now to GO New Mexico and discover why the Sandias are considered the crown jewel of Albuquerque.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source! #getoutside #GONewMexico #health #podcasts #NewMexico