FR 12 - Cibola National Forest

The Manzanitas 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 providing easy access to the clean air of the Cibola National Forest, this trail is a natural destination for offroad enthusiasts and it's a local favorite.