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4th of July Canyon & Cerro Blanco loop — Cibola National Forest is an intermediate hike. See this route and others like it, or plan your own with komoot. Forest Information The Cibola (see-ba-la) National Forest, located in west central New Mexico, is comprised of 1,625,542 acres. There are 18 developed campgrounds of which 8 met the selection criteria. From highways crisscrossing the Cibola National Forest's scattered sections, one might think there is little fun to be found. Don't be deceived. Besides the pure pleasure of watching seasons Near Albuquerque & Fourth of July Trails, Photo by Cibola National Forest and Grassland s This short hike is most popular in the fall with the autumn leaves starting to change colors. Mostly shaded on the path through the forest, there are a few spots with great overlooks! It begins at Fr 55 and ends at the junction with Fourth Of July Trail which you can take to return to the trailhead. In central New Mexico, the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands covers 1.6 million acres with four wilderness areas and three National Grasslands in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Fourth of July Canyon See the map at the link above for detailed directions to the Canyon located in Cibola National Forest in Estancia The Fourth of July Canyon gets its name from the gorgeous maple leaves that turn orange, red, pink, and yellow every October. There’s nothing better than seeing fireworks in the fall. CAMPGROUND NAME: Fourth of July VISIT DATE: 05/25/1999 UPDATE DATE: 02/21/2024 STATE: New Mexico REGION: Southwestern RANGER DISTRICT: Mountainair NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Tajique RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Tajique, NM, take AO13/Forest Rt. 55 (gravel) west 7.1 miles to an intersecting road on the right. Turn right (campground The Tunnel Canyon Trail in the Cibola National Forest of New Mexico is a must-do hike for outdoor enthusiasts. Spanning about miles, this trail offers breathtaking views of the mesas and canyons within the Sandia and Manzano mountain. The Fourth of July Canyon Campground is located within the stunning Cibola National Forest, just east and south of Albuquerque, nestled in the picturesque Manzano Mountains. 4th of July Campground is a picturesque forested campground located in the Cibola National Forest of the Manzano Mountains in central New Mexico. Sites are g The Albuquerque Trailhead provides parking for access to the Albuquerque Trail which begins at Forest Road 55 and ends at the junction with Fourth Of July Trail. The trail is open for The Fourth of July Canyon/Campground is located in the Cibola National Forest on the eastern side of the Manzano Mountains and southeast of Albuquerque, NM. Within the campground area there is a large group of indigenous Bigtooth Maple trees with beautiful oranges, red, pink, and yellow foliage in October of each year. The Fourth of July Canyon Campground is found in the Cibola National Forest just east and south of Albuquerque, in the Manzano Mountains. The area is beautiful at any time of the year and is a popular campground during the warm season. Fourth of July Campground Campground and Picnic Area This site is open for day use or overnight camping. No water available. PLEASE NOTE: Tents and pop-up campers ONLY. Site will not accomidate larger recreational vehicles. Only 45 minutes to Santa Fe and 20 minutes to Albuquerque. Explore the great Southwest attractions: Tent Rocks, Bandolier National Monument, Chaco Canyon, Coronado Monument, and Sandia Tramway. Excellent hiking and biking area. Less than an hour to Santa Fe Ski area and 2 hours to Taos Mountain. Albuquerque Trail & 4th of July Canyon loop — Cibola National Forest is an intermediate hike. See this route and others like it, or plan your own with komoot. This short loop trail connects the Fourth of July Campground to the Fourth of July and Crimson Maple Trails. The path wind through the woods with towering trees that have spectacular colors in the fall. This connector trail is great for accessing the much longer trails or as a short hike while staying at the campground. Located just outside of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness in the Mountainair Ranger District sits Fourth of July Campground. Here, at the mouth of Tajique Canyon, visitors come to see the largest stand of Bigtooth Maples in New Mexico and enjoy the wooded campground and nearby trails. Try this 4.6-mile loop trail near Torreon, New Mexico. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 17 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. The Cibola National Forest covers more than 1.6 million acres in New Mexico, with elevations ranging from 2,700 feet to over 11,300 feet. We have four ranger districts: Sandia, Mountainair, Magdalena, and Mt. Taylor. In addition, the Cibola has four wilderness areas: Sandia Mountain, Manzano Mountain, Withington, and Apache Kid. The Fourth of July Canyon/Campground is located in the Cibola National Forest on the eastern side of the Manzano Mountains and southeast of Albuquerque, NM. Within the campground area there is a large group of indigenous Bigtooth Maple trees with beautiful oranges, red, pink, and yellow foliage in October of each year.
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