Chamisoso Canyon

4.6/5 (28 reviews)
The Manzanita Mountains Trail System provides access to a number of wooded canyons, open meadows and limestone pavements in a multi-use area consisting of hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, OHV, and 4WD use trails. The towers atop the 7,767-foot Cedro Peak are visible for miles and they pr...Read More
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Highlights of Chamisoso Canyon

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mud Category IconMud
Rock Category IconRock
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
7127 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
462
Nearest Town
Tijeras
Nearest Services
Cedar Crest
Management Agency
National Forest Service
District
Sandia Ranger District, Cibola National Forest

Overview

The Manzanita Mountains Trail System provides access to a number of wooded canyons, open meadows and limestone pavements in a multi-use area consisting of hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, OHV, and 4WD use trails. The towers atop the 7,767-foot Cedro Peak are visible for miles and they provide an easy point of reference as you explore a landscape where high mountain desert meets forest - pinon pine, juniper, and cedar coexist with yucca, cholla and prickly pear cacti. Within 15 minutes of Albuquerque and easy access to the clean air of the Cibola National Forest, this trail a natural destination for offroad enthusiasts.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
28 Community Reviews
1 Video
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