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3 Gun Trailhead/ 3 GunTrl 194/ Hawk Watch Trl 215

Three Gun Trailhead gives access to the Three Gun Spring/Tres Pistolas Trail 194. It is 4.0 miles long and ends at Embudito Trail 192. Hawk Watch Trail 215 splits off toward the east, from Three Gun Trail, about 0.5 miles into your hike.

The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding

Please refer to the map link below to plan your course. Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed.

Sandia Mountain Trail Guide

General Information

For Your Own Benefit:  Please Do Not leave your valuables in plain view, inside your car. Leave valuables at home or store them in your trunk. There is a history of vandalism in this lot.

(MVUM) Official Motor Vehicle Use Map - North

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sandia ranger district office

Address: 11776 Hwy. 337, Tijeras, NM 87059
Phone: 505-281-3304
Hours: M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Elevation

8,460 ft

Directions

Drive east on I-40 and take the Carnuel exit. Drive 1.5 miles east on Old Route 66. There is a brown sign marking the turnoff from Route 66 into the Monticello subdivision. Turn into the subdivision and follow Monticello Drive to Alegre Drive NE. Turn left, and follow the road until you can turn right at the intersection of Alegre and Sempre Verde. Follow signs to Three Gun Spring/Tres Pistoles Trailhead parking area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 24th, 2025