# Cibola National Forest

**Location:** Albuquerque, NM | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 70+ miles

**GPS:** 34.9567, -106.4234

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** April - November

Mountain trails in the Sandia and Manzano ranges east of Albuquerque. Rocky forest roads climb from high desert grassland to 10,000-foot pine forests with city views below.

**Region:** Southwest • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.2/5

**Highlights:** City to mountains, Sandia range, 10,000 ft peaks, Near Albuquerque, Desert to forest

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- No campgrounds found within 40 miles in our directory.

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