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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Ellis Trailhead, Ellis Trail 202 & FR 488
Site Open
The Ellis trail is 2.7 miles long and begins across the road from the lower parking area of Ellis Traihead. The trail is named for George Ellis who homesteaded Ellis Ranch, in the Sandia Mountains…
Forest Service Road 106
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Forest Service Road 106 is most easily accessed from Mars Court Trailhead. This trail can be reached by following FS Road 530 past the junction of FS Road 530 and FS Road 335.When you reach FS Road…
Forest Service Road 335
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Forest Service Road 335 can be accessed from Mars Court Trailhead. it runs the length of David Canyon crossing over FS Road 530 and Turkey Trot Trail 05162.Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains…
Forest Service Road 530
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Forest Service Road 530 is 2.3 miles long. It begins at Mars Court Trailhead and ends at DOD Withdrawal (No Trespassing allowed).Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map to plan your…
Forest Service Roads 462, 12, 13 and 542
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There are four main entry/exit points that lead to these Forest Service Roads: Lower Pine Trailhead, Chamisoso Trailhead, Cedro Trailhead and the junction of FS Road 242 (aka Juan Tomas) and FS…
Gambel Oak 05618
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Gambel Oak 05618 is located in the lower southeastern portion of the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map, between Pine Flat Trailhead and Mahogany Trail 05602. It connects with Pokerchip Trail…
Lake McClellan Campground
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This campground is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet. There are 60 camping units. The lake dries up seasonally. Call ahead for more information.
Lake McClellan Large Group Shelter
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Shelter available for large group picnicking.Campsites on Lake McClellan. The lake may dry up seasonally. Call ahead for more information.
Lake McClellan UTV/ATV Area Trailhead
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The Lake McClellan UTV/ATV Area Trailhead is located outside of the Lake McClellan Campground. This multiple-use trail system is approximately 10 miles in length with a difficulty rating of light…
Lobo Canyon Picnic ground
Site Closed
The picnic ground is located 10 miles northeast of Grants at an elevation of approximately 7,437 feet. Ponderosa pine, pinon, and juniper trees provide shade and some privacy for visitors. There…