Route Stop 2
Elevation, Elevation!
The Sandia Peak Tramway rises from 6,559 feet above sea level to over 10,300 feet at the summit in nearly 15 minutes. That’s almost 4,000 feet of elevation gain in one scenic ride.
As you ascend, look out for:
🌵 1. The four ecological life zones – Upper Sonoran, Transition, Canadian, Hudsonian
🦅 2. Wildlife: Black Bear, Mule Deer, Bobcats, soaring birds and much more
🌇 3. 11,000 square miles of endless views
Let’s go…
Travelers on Route 66 crossed New Mexico by car. Today, you’re experiencing it from above.
Do you know how many states Route 66 passes through?
Photo Credit: New Mexico Tourism Dept
➡️ Head to Route Stop 3 to continue your adventure!




