Powerline Trail 05543

Area Status: Open

Powerline Trail 05543 can be accessed from Chamisoso Trailhead off the ATV Bypass 05617.

Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map to plan your course.

Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed.
It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map.
It is a multi-user area.
Trail(s) open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, 2 Wheel Motorized Vehicles and Horseback Riding.
Be courteous to other users – motorized vehicles and bicycles yield to hikers and horses.
Travel only on established trails.

At a Glance

Fees:	This area does not require an amenity fee. If you recreate on a regular basis in the Sandias or other National Lands you might consider purchasing one of the America the Beautiful Passes or a Sandia Annual Pass at the locations listed below.
Open Season:	Open year round, Weather Permitting
Water:	No
Restroom:	Yes, up the road at Coyote Trailhead
Passes:	Click here to Purchase America the Beautiful Passes or contact the locations listed below. Sandia Amenity Passes can be purchased at locations marked with asterisks. The Sandia Ranger Station, 11776 Highway 337, Tijeras, NM 87059, 505-281-3304 The Cibola Supervisor's Office, 2113 Osuna Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87113, 505-346-3900 REI, 1550 Mercantile Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM 87107 (REI does not carry America the Beautiful Passes) CASH, CHECK, DEBIT OR CREDIT accepted
Operated By:	US Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

Chamisoso Trailhead:

From the west (Albuquerque), drive East on I-40 and exit at Exit 175. At the bottom of the ramp there is a traffic light. Continue straight through the light on NM 337 for approximately 2 miles. The Coyote TH/462 sign posted on NM337 marks the turn in for both Chamisoso Trailhead and Coyote Trailhead. Coyote Trailhead is further up FS 462.

General Notes:

Official Motorized Vehicle Map (MVUM)

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