Route: Knife Edge Ascent to North Sandia Peak

Submitted by NMrunner on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 09:02am
Location
New Mexico, US
Distance
3.65 mi
Vertical Gain
3,490 m
Description

A true classic adventure of the Sandias on a beautiful line. It's just spicy enough to make you think about tempering your aerobic effort on the more exposed sections, adding to the value. This route ascends to North Sandia Peak via the Piedra Lisa trail to the Rincon Spur trail and then the Knife Edge. There are a number of worthy descent options, with the Chimney Canyon route previously submitted here. 

Strava segments for the full ascent and the Knife Edge here:

https://www.strava.com/segments/13643751

https://www.strava.com/segments/13643799

More info about the Knife Edge itself here:

https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106242069/knife-edge. 

GPS Track