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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Sulphur Canyon Picnic Site
Site Open
Sulphur Canyon Picnic Site has picnic areas dispersed thoroughout the site. They are located along the paved lot and down into the trees. There is no water for drinking, however, there are…
Tecolote Trailhead & Tecolote Trail 264
Site Open
Tecolote Trail 264, is a stand-alone trail with 360 degree views. It is 1.2 miles one way, and is accessed at Tecolote Trailhead.Please refer to the Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your…
Tree Spring Trailhead and Tree Spring Trail 147
Site Open
Tree Spring Trailhead leads directly to Tree Spring Trail. The trail is 2.0 miles long one way. It passes by the junction of Oso Corredor Trail 265 and ends at the intersection of South Crest…
Tunnel Canyon Trailhead
Site Open
Tunnel Canyon Trailhead is located approximately two and a half miles south of I-40. It gives access to Tunnel Canyon Trail 05145, which is 2.4 miles long, and Birdhouse Ridge Trail 05411, both of…
Water Canyon Trailhead
Site Open
Trailhead is accessed from Forest Road 453.