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Places to go sledding in New Mexico
Kateri Leu 8 right leads her sisters Bella 5 center and Cecilia 9 holding on while sliding without a sled on a sledding hill in Sandia Park Tuesday Feb 20 2018 The sisters who are homeschooled came with their brothers and parents to play in the fresh snow that fell in the Sandias.
Sledding is a great way to get out and get active over winter break.
These three sledding spots around the state are great places to add to your list.
Sandia Mountains
COST: $3 entry fee
DIRECTIONS:
From Interstate 40 and Exit 175, drive toward Cedar Crest on NM-14. Follow NM-14 — also known as the Turquoise Trail — for about 6.5 miles, to NM-536, also known as the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway. Turn onto NM-536. Capulin Snow Play site is approximately 8 miles up NM 536, about 1.5 miles past the base of the Sandia Peak Ski area. The entrance is on your right.
If the gate is locked, the site is closed.
RESTROOMS: 2 Vault toilets
Angel Fire
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COST: $12 per person per hour session
Sled rentals available for $15, visitors can bring their own sled.
HOURS: 10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
COST: Free
DIRECTIONS:
From Cloudcroft, take NM130 south and turn right onto NM-6563, Sunspot Scenic Byway. Continue along the Sunspot Highway for around 6 miles and to your left, just over the ridge you'll see a sign for the Upper Karr Recreation Area. This road can be difficult to spot so keep your eyes open.
RESTROOMS: 1 Vault toilet
Sledding
