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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Lower Pine Trailhead & Lower Pine Trail 05606
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Lower Pine Trailhead is located off NM 333 aka Old Route 66. Turn at the Kennedy Road/Bartolo Baca Road. It is the northern most access to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System.It gives access to…
Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping Sandia RD
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Sandia Ranger District has several options for Dispersed Camping (also known as "DC").Forest Road 462DC1; Forest Road 542 DC1 through Forest Road 542 DC4; Forest Road 242 DC1Please consult the…
Mars Court Trailhead
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Mars Court Trailhead is approximately 9.4 miles south of I-40, off NM 337. The trailhead provides access to David Canyon via Manzanita Mountains Trail System. The parking area can accommodate a…
McGaffey Campground
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This campground is situated in what was once the historic railroad logging and sawmill town of McGaffey. McGaffey Campground was built in 1937 and lies west of the Continental Divide in the Zuni…
McGaffey McKenzie Picnic Site
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21 picnic sites with tables and grills.
Mesa Trailhead
Site Open
Mustang Alley 60
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Please refer to the Placitas Area Trail System map and Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your course.Cell phone coverage is not guaranteedIt is the recreationist’s responsibility to know which…
Oak Flat Trailhead & Connector Trail 05637
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As you enter the Oak Flat Picnic Site entrance, take a left turn and follow the pavement to the parking area at very end. Oak Flat Connector Trailhead accesses Oak Flat Connector Trail…
Oak, Yucca, and Locust Group Picnic Sites
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The Oak, Yucca, and Locust Group Picnic Sites include a combination of three different picnic areas plus Oak Flat Connector Trailhead, that border four communal playing fields suitable for all…
Ojo Redondo Campground
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This campground is located southwest of Mt. Sedgwick, the highest peak in the Zuni Mountains.  It is situated in ponderosa pine, douglas fir, and aspen trees, with a scenic meadow adjacent to…