Horse Riding and Camping
While many of the trails are multiple use and open to horse travel, it is important to research the trail you plan to ride before you go. Picking a trail that has a trailhead accessible to you and your vehicle will help you have a more enjoyable experience. Riders looking for solitude can find it by exploring the Wilderness areas, such as the Manzano Wilderness, by horseback.
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10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200
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10K North and 10K South Trailheads “meet” on Scenic Byway 536, on opposite sides of the highway.--10K Trailhead gives access to 10K Trail 200 going North, and ends at the Del Agua Overlook on…
3 Gun Trailhead/ 3 GunTrl 194/ Hawk Watch Trl 215
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Three Gun Trailhead gives access to the Three Gun Spring/Tres Pistolas Trail 194. It is 4.0 miles long and ends at Embudito Trail 192. Hawk Watch Trail 215 splits off toward the east, from Three…
Agua Sarca Trailhead & Agua Sarca Trail 231
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The Agua Sarca Trailhead is located about 1.7 miles down Forest Road 231 (aka Tunnel Spring Road). There is a small parking area on the left. Agua Sarca Trail 231 begins across from the parking…
Albuquerque Trailhead
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The Albuquerque Trailhead provides parking for access to the Albuquerque Trail which begins at Forest Road 55 and ends at the junction with Fourth Of July Trail. The trail is open for…
ATV Bypass 05617
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Access from Chamisoso Trailhead.Please consult the  Manzanita Mountains Trail System MapCell phone coverage is not guaranteedBe courteous to other users, motorized vehicles and bicycles yield to…
Bobsled Spur 53
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Please refer to the Placitas Area Trail System and Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your course.Cell phone coverage is not guaranteedIt is the recreationist’s responsibility to follow the…
Bosque Campground
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Bosque Campground
Cedro Trailhead
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Cedro Trailhead (near Cedro Camping sites) gives access to Middle Trail 05623 & Cedro Singletrack Trail 05625.Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map to plan your course.Cell phone…
Chamisoso Trailhead, Trail 05184 & Link 05620
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 Chamisoso Trailhead is approximately 2 miles south of I-40, on NM 337. There are 2 gravel parking areas across from each other with room for trailers.The trailhead provides access to Chamisoso…
Cienega Equestrian Trailhead
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Trailhead includes a large turnaround suitable for horse trailers. The trails associated with this trailhead are: Cienega Equestrian Bypass Trail 266 ; Armijo Trail 222; and Faulty Trail…