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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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…
Fourth of July Trailhead
Site Open
 Fourth of July Trailhead is located on the West/Northwest end of the Fourth of July Campground. Day-use parking is located near the entrance of the campground by the picnic area. The trailead…
Gambel Oak 05618
Site Open
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…
Gooseberry Springs Trailhead
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Trailhead is located on the upper loop of Forest Road 193, approximately 5 miles from State Highway 547.
Juan Tabo Picnic Sites
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Juan Tabo Picnic area is full of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) history.The CCC was an early New Deal program begun by President Roosevelt in 1933 and continuing through 1942. During the great…
Kayser / Cottonwood Trailhead
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Located within the 2007 Ojo Peak Wildfire. Park off of FR422 and hike about 1/2 mile to Kayser/Cottonwood Juncion.
Kiwanis Cabin Interpretive Site
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The cabin of local limestone was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) around 1930. The cabin was planned by a local Kiwanis group.Access the Kiwanis Cabin by walking the Kiwanis Cabin Trail…
La Cueva Trailhead-La Cueva Trail 83 & Picnic Site
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La Cueva Trailhead accesses La Cueva Trail 83 & Tramway Trail 82 from within La Cueva Picnic Site.La Cueva Picnic Site is full of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) history. It is listed in New…
La Luz Trailhead and La Luz Trail 137
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The La Luz trail is 7.5 miles long. It begins at La Luz Trailhead and ends at the Crest Trail 130 near the Sandia Peak Tram Upper Terminal. The La Luz Trail 137 connects with several other trails…
Lake Marvin Boating Site
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Located northeast of Canadian, Texas, Lake Marvin offers boating, camping and fishing opportunities.