Scenic Drives
While traveling to your recreation destination, scenic opportunities exist to take in the local landscapes. The Sandia Crest National Scenic Byway sees over a million visitors a year and smaller loops along Forest Service roads across the Regions also offer unique views, especially when it comes to peeping fall colors.
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10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200
Site Open
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…
Balsam Glade Nature Trail - La Madera Canyon Overlook
Site Open
Balsam Glade Nature Trail Trailhead is within the Balsam Glade Picnic Site. The nature trail begins at an elevation of 8,620’ to 8,660’ for an elevation gain of 40 feet It is 0.3 miles one way…
Balsam Glade Picnic Site
Site Open
The surrounding forest and mountains provide a perfect backdrop for photography, flower walks, bird watching, hiking, relaxing and enjoying nature.The group sheltered area must be reserved on…
Bosque Campground
Site Open
Bosque Campground
Capulin Snow Play Site
Site Closed
For information on current conditions, contact the Sandia Ranger District.Our first concern is public safety for recreationists using Capulin Snow Play Area. Please use plastic sleds or tubes only…
Capulin Spring Picnic Site
Site Open
Capulin Spring is a well-loved recreation spot. It accommodates fifty people. This picnic site is surrounded by heavily wooded land that affords shade to escape the heat of the day. It includes a…
Cienega Equestrian Trailhead
Site Open
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 195 .The…
Doc Long Picnic Site
Site Closed
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…
Fourth of July Campground
Site Open
Campground and Picnic Area  Two loops of campsites offer a mix of first-come first-served and reservation sites. This site is also a popular day use area. For day use, please only park in day use…
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 trailhead is…