Hiking
Roughly 800 miles of trails are available across the Forest and Grasslands for visitors to explore. There is a selection of short trail segments, interpretive trails, loop trails, summit trails, long distance trails, national scenic trails, and more. Be aware of your abilities and choose the best trail for you. Remember to follow the Leave No Trace principles while hiking in the National Forest and National Grasslands and be courteous to others.
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Comanche Trailhead
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Coyote TH, Coyote Trls 05620, 05619, 05851, FR 462
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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
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Trailhead accesses dispersed camping area.
Doc Long Picnic Site
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Doc Long Picnic Site is named for Dr. William Henry Long. He was one of three forest pathologists in the USA who conducted pioneering research of tree diseases."Doc" Long, worked in New Mexico from…
Ellis Trailhead, Ellis Trail 202 & FR 488
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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…
Embudito Trailhead & Embudito Trail 192
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The Embudito Trailhead gives access to Embudito Trail 192. The trail is 6 miles one way. It begins at Embudito Trailhead and ends at South Crest Trail 130. It intersects with Three Gun Trail aka…
Encino Trailhead
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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…