Biking
The Cibola National Forest is a popular mountain biking destination with biking opportunities across nearly all the Recreation Regions. Notably, visitors can enjoy trail systems such as the Placitas Area trails, the McGaffey Trail system, and the Manzanita Trail system. In addition, multiple scenic drives and the recreation areas around them offer the opportunity for memorable road or gravel riding. Remember that bikes of any kind are not allowed in Wilderness Areas.
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10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200
Site Open
10K North and 10K South Trailheads “meet” on Scenic Byway 536, on opposite sides of the highway.--10K Trailhead gives access to 10K Trail 200 going North, and ends at the Del Agua Overlook on…
ATV Bypass 05617
Site Open
Access from Chamisoso Trailhead.Please consult the  Manzanita Mountains Trail System MapCell phone coverage is not guaranteedBe courteous to other users, motorized vehicles and bicycles yield to…
Bobsled Spur 53
Site Open
Please refer to the Placitas Area Trail System and Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your course.Cell phone coverage is not guaranteedIt is the recreationist’s responsibility to follow the…
Capulin Spring Picnic Site
Site Open
Capulin Spring is a well-loved recreation spot. It accommodates fifty people. This picnic site is surrounded by heavily wooded land that affords shade to escape the heat of the day. It includes a…
Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay
Site Closed
Cedro Peak Camping Site is a favorite area south of I-40 located in the Manzanita Mountains of the Sandia Ranger District. The campground is nestled in a pinon pine and juniper forest, amid the…
Cedro Trailhead
Site Open
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…
Chamisoso Trailhead, Trail 05184 & Link 05620
Site Open
 Chamisoso Trailhead is approximately 2 miles south of I-40, on NM 337. There are 2 gravel parking areas across from each other with room for trailers.The trailhead provides access to Chamisoso…
Coal Mine Campground & Picnic Area
Site Closed
The campground is located in a setting of pinon, juniper, gambel oak, and mature ponderosa pine trees, approximately 10 miles northeast of Grants. A loop road winds through the area providing…
Coyote TH, Coyote Trls 05620, 05619, 05851, FR 462
Site Open
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…
Croton Creek Trailhead
Site Open
Trailhead accesses dispersed camping area.