A little while down the trail on the right, there is a patch of burned area which sometimes has American Three-toed Woodpeckers. Otherwise, just bird along the trail.

American Three-toed Woodpecker, Clark's Nutcracker, Golden-crowned Kinglet

Crest Trail 130 is 26.5 miles long. It spans between Tunnel Spring Trailhead, which is on the north end of the Sandia Mountain Range (pictured here), to Canyon Estates Trailhead, located at the south end of the Sandia Mountain range. It is divided into two lengths, the 'middle' being the Sandia Crest House, which gives you the option of beginning at the top and working your way north or south for short or long treks. 

Starting from the north end of the lower Sandia Crest lot, this trail follows the crest past the radio antennas into Sandoval County. You can take it as far as you want, and there are many rocky overlooks to the west with stunning views of the Albuquerque metro area and the west mesa.