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Mogote Trail #102

The Mogote Trail is one mile long with numerous switchbacks; it is one of the steepest trails on Coyote Ranger District. It begins at the end of FR 173 off of FR 100 and ends at Trail 82 at the bottom of Canones Creek. Uses: hiking, backpacking, equestrian (access to the Canones Creek National Recreation Trail) and fishing.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

No Fee

non-potable, must filter

Call Coyote Ranger District Office for fire restrictions.

Getting There

Directions

Travel NM 96 to FR 100. Travel on FR100 for 7.5 miles to FR 173. Travel on FR 173 to the fork in the road and take the east side fork to Trailhead at the buck and pole fence.

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 19, 2025