From Albuquerque take 550 toward San Ysidro.  Highway 279 turnnoff is between mile marker 41 and 42 and is also known as Cerro de Los PinosRoad.  There should be a sign designating San Luis and Cabezon.  You follow this road for 12 miles with the pavement ending ab about 8 miles.  Take the left fork soutg at the 12 miles  point.  At 3 more miles you should find a sign pointing out Cabezon and a road into the trailhead that is about a mile long.   Now you start hiking toward Cabezon and the trail will circle around the south side.  At a certain point there is supposed to be a large arrow made of rock pointing towards a cleft in the pinnacle that will give you access to make your way to the top.  You have to find the correct way up and it is very easy to miss.  The correct way to go may not be described as a technical rock climb by experienced climbers but for inexperienced hikers it may be considered too technical to attempt and if you miss the "right way"  any other route is very exposed and difficult.   Therefore anyone attempting this peak should evaluate it carefully from a BSA Climb on Safely point of view and all required safety conditions for a BSA climbing activity should be met.

 

There is additional detailed information and a document with pictures of the hike in the 2007 Experiences, Cabezon posting.

Great views in all directions.  Need to check if Colorado Peaks are visible from here.

This is a volcanic plug to the NW of Albuquerque between the Jemez Mountains and Mount Taylor.   It is visible even at the base of theSandia Mountains from Albuquerque as a unique little peak off to the NW.

 

Map appears to show as BLM land.  Well known hiking location.

From Albuquerque, go North on I-25 to exit 259 and then take SR 22 to Cochiti Lake.  Below the dam turn left on SR 22 toward the Pueblo de Cochiti.  As you enter the town at the sign for Tent Rocks turn right onto BLM 1001/FS266/TR92.  There is a $5 charge per vehicle.  The parking area is 5 miles to the west along this road.  Obtain a trail map at the entrance.

Good view of the Sandia Mountains and the South Mountain area east of the Sandia's.   Some high peaks of the Pecos are also visible to the west and north west.  This is not high enough to see much to the west.  Unclear if the Veteran's overlook is visible.

This is an absolutely delightful 1.5 mile hike from the parking area to the vista point through a narrow canyon with gourgeous rock sculpture and then a steep climb to the overlook.  Don't get caught on top in lightening or in the narrow canyon in a thunderstorm.

Public access.  $5 fee.  Closure is possible by order of the Pueblo de Cochiit Tribal Governor.

This peak is located within the Valles Caldera on a nature preserve. The peak itself is considered a sacred site by the local indian tribe, and thus access is almost completely restricted.

Kimber Barber is the hike coordinator for the Valles Caldera. She can be reached at 505-661-3333 or at kbarber@vallescaldera.gov. When last I spoke with her, no hiking was permitted above 10,000 ft on Redondo Peak. (She had never been up there herself.)

None.

Steep, but manageble, few actual trails.  Camping up high in the saddles.

Private land with private access.  Permission must be obtained to enter area.  Member of our unit (465) is lives close and knows people who can give access.

From Albuquerque, go North on I-25 to exit 259 and then take SR 22 to Cochiti Lake.  Below the dam turn left on SR 22 toward the Pueblo de Cochiti.  As you enter the town at the sign for Tent Rocks turn right onto BLM 1001/FS266/TR92.  The Veteran's Memorial Overlook is 9 miles west.

According to the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks trail guide the overlook gives good vistas of the the Jemez Mountains, the Dome Wilderness and Camada and Peralta Canyons.  There are certain to be good views to the north, east to the Pecos and South to the Sandia's and east mountain areas.  Unclear what is visible to the West and Southwest.

Public acess.  $5 access fee required at the entrance to the National Monument.  Closure is possible by order of the Pueblo de Cochiti Tribal Governor.You should plan on a four wheel drive vehicle past the Tent Rocks visitor area.  For example you have to ford a stream just past the visitor area.  Road conditions and access to the Overlook are listed as seasonal in the National Monument trail guide. 

Look like good views to South Baldy near Socorro, Mount Taylor near Grants and Escudilla Mountains in AZ.  S to SSE appears to be blocked.

Apache National Forest.  Should have access if roads permit.