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Cienega Canyon Trail 148
Cienega Canyon Trail 148, is 2.2 miles long. It crosses Faulty Trail 195 and continues a steady climb upward to where it intersects with the Crest Trail 130 and Pino Trail 140.
Please refer to the Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your course.
- Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed.
- It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map.
- It is a multi-user area.
- Trail(s) open for the following uses: Hiking and Horseback Riding.
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Toilets, Parking |
|---|---|
| Fees: | Requires a fee or an amenity pass. If you do not have a pass, you may purchase one online, or look for the Pay Station on site. Envelopes for payment are in the box next to the fee tube. CASH OR CHECK ONLY at pay station. |
| Open Season: | Open year round |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Yes |
| Passes: | Click here to Purchase America the Beautiful Passes or contact the locations listed below.
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| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
General Notes:(MVUM) Official Motor Vehicle Use Map - North
Living With Large Predators in New Mexico
About the Civilian Conservation Corps
Directions:
From Albuquerque, drive east on I-40 to Exit 175 to Cedar Crest. Follow N-14/The Turquoise Trail for approximately 6.5 miles, to NM 536/Sandia Crest Scenic Byway. Turn left onto 536 and follow it for about two miles. Turn left at the Cienega/Sulphur Picnic Area sign. Stay to your left and follow the road for about .6 miles to the “T”. Turn right and continue until you reach the end of the parking lot. The trailhead is marked.
Activities
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
Amenities
| Toilets: | At the Trailhead |
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Location