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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Otero Canyon Trailhead
Site Open
Otero Canyon Trailhead is approximately 4 miles south of I-40, on NM 337. The parking area provides space for approximately 20 passenger cars with no designated trailer parking.Please refer to the…
Pine Flat Connector Trailhead & Trail 05635
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Pine Flat Connector Trailhead accesses the Manzanita Mountains Trail System by way of the Pine Flat Connector Trail 05635. The trailhead begins at FS Road 54, at the south end of  Pine Flat Picnic…
Pine Flat Picnic Site
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Pine Flat Picnic Site is located on NM 337 (aka James McGrane Memorial Highway / Old South 14) approximately 7 miles south of I-40. NM 337 runs parallel to Pine Flat Picnic Site making it easy…
Placitas Trailhead
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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…
Quaking Aspen Campground
Site Closed
Quaking Aspen campground offers a respite from the heat in a setting of aspen and mature ponderosa pine trees. Approximately 6 miles south of Fort Wingate, this is the most recently renovated…
Sandia Peak Ski Area Alpine
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For more information: Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
Sandia Ranger District
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Just east of Albuquerque are the most visited mountains in New Mexico. Millions of people journey into the Sandia Mountains each year. More than half these visitors ride the Sandia Peak Tram or drive…
Southern Crossing 05050
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Southern Crossing 05050 can be easily accessed from the Mars Court Trailhead.Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map to plan your course.Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed.It is…
Strawberry Canyon Trailhead
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Strip Mine Trailhead & Strip Mine Trail 51
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Access to Sandia Mountain Wilderness. 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…