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The La Luz Rock House is a well-known stone structure located just north of Sandia Heights, positioned near the Juan Tabo Picnic Site and the Piedra Lisa–South Trailhead in the Sandia Mountains. Built from local stone, the house has long served as a visual marker for hikers and outdoor visitors as they enter the foothills and surrounding trail system. Its solid construction reflects early building methods used in the area, where durability and function were the primary priorities.
For many visitors, the Rock House serves as a clear point of orientation along the foothills. Its location helps mark where urban access gives way to established mountain trails. For those hiking La Luz Trail, it signals the start of a longer, more physically demanding climb with steady elevation gain and limited shade. Understanding where the Rock House sits can help hikers better plan timing, water use, and turnaround decisions before committing to the route.
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
La Luz Rock House is 2.1 miles north from Tramway Road NE. From State Route 333 D and Pinon Place, turn east on Pinon Place to Forest Service 333 Road.