The Wilderness Experience After a long, hard day at hiking, getting to the top is so satisfying. Enjoy the Wilderness by experiencing it first hand. Get in shape by trying out the less difficult trails, enroll in mountain safety and survival courses, and you will be well rewarded by being outdoors!

	La Luz Trail The La Luz Trail (Trail 137) is a popular hiking trail located on the west face of the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, New mexico The trails begins at the La Luz Trailhead and proceeds approximately eight miles to either Sandia Crest or the Sandia Peak Tramway. The hike is strenuous, with 3,775 ft (1,151 m) of elevation gain and a grade of 12%. The trail allows hikers to view the flora and fauna of four climatic zones and the granite cliffs and spires native to the west face of the Sandia Mountains. It also offers excellent views of Albuquerque, the cinder cones of the Albuquerque Volcanoes and Mount Taylor (New Mexico. The La Luz Trail is also home to the La Luz Trail Run.

	Apache Kid Wilderness Apache Kid Wilderness area is characterized by rugged, narrow, and steep canyons bisecting high mountain peaks exceeding 10,000 feet (3,048 m). Some 68 miles (109 km) of trails, approximately one third of which are in primitive condition, provide access to the Wilderness.

	Wilderness The Wilderness is ideal for primitive recreation. Hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing are the major activities. As a visitor to the wilderness, you should be aware that you are entering a primitive environment where you will be faced with the challenge of being entirely self-sufficient for whatever time you decide to remain there. There will be no shelters, campgrounds, water spigots, restrooms, or detailed trail signs. In the gorge, there often isn't even much of a trail. You must travel by foot because no motorized vehicles are permitted in wilderness areas. You will meet and live with nature on its own terms, and become familiar with the sometimes scary feeling of being completely on your own away from the comforts and conveniences of civilization.