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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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…
Sulphur Canyon Picnic Site
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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
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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…
Trail Canyon Trailhead
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Tramway Trailhead and Trail 82
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Tramway Trailhead gives access to Tramway Trail 82 (southern terminous). It is located on Sandia Peak Tram property.Tramway Trail 82 is 2.6 miles long. It begins at the base of the Sandia Peak…
Tree Spring Trailhead and Tree Spring Trail 147
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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…
Trigo Trailhead
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Tunnel Canyon Trailhead
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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…