Coyote TH, Coyote Trls 05620, 05619, 05851, FR 462
Coyote Trailhead provides access to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System.
The turn off to Coyote Trailhead is approximately 2 miles south of I-40, on NM 337.
The first trailhead on that turn off is Chamisoso Trailhead. It provides access to Chamisoso Trail 05184 by way of Powerline Trail 05543.
Travel further up the road you will come to Coyote Trailhead, which leads to Coyote-Chamisoso Link 05620, Forest Road 462, Coyote Trail 05619 and Coyote Split Trail 05851.
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.
- Be courteous to other users – motorized vehicles and bicycles yield to hikers and horses
- Travel only on established trails
Trails/Roads from this trailhead are open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, OHV's (FS 462 only), & 2 Wheel Motorized vehicles.
**Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide may use Forest Roads 462, 12, 13, 542 & Meadow Ridge 05627 ONLY. Make sure to consult your map. (Look on the map for the black and white choppy lines).
General Information
Open year round
- New Mexico Enchantment Pass accepted
- Interagency Pass types accepted
- Requires a $5 fee or a day-use pass.
- CASH OR CHECK ONLY at pay station.
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
Directions
Chamisoso/Coyote Trailheads:
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 road (FS Rd 462) leading to parking area is on the left (east) side of NM 337. Look for the Coyote TH/462 sign.
Continue on FS 462 until you come to the parking area. There are picnic tables, parking slots and a vault toilet at this trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
