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Cedro Trailhead

Cedro Trailhead (near Cedro Camping sites) gives access to Middle Trail 05623 & Cedro Singletrack Trail 05625.

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.

General Information

Open year round

If you use do not have a day-use pass, such as the New Mexico Enchantment Pass, pay the $5 fee at the Pay Station onsite.

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

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.04737582

Longitude: -106.35000683

Directions

Cedro Trailhead:

From Albuquerque, drive east on I-40 to Exit 175. Drive south for approximately 4 miles on NM 337 aka James McGrane Memorial Highway. Look for the Juan Tomas/242 sign on the east side of the road. Turn left and follow the road until you reach Forest Road 252. Turn left and follow the road for about one mile. Follow the directional sign on FS Road 252 to Cedro Trailhead.

(MVUM) Official Motorized Vehicle Use Map

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Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated March 24th, 2025