Map out a topo of the high desert of albuquerque, near central new mexico, or the deep canyons and rugged mountains of gila national forest, along the western edge. Serious hikers know that the forest is home to some of the finest trails around for miles. Follow directions to espanola, take us84 north to abiquiu. Some mountain highways shown on this map may be subject to closure or are not recommended for travel during winter months.
Cleveland national forest encompasses 460,000 acres 720 sq mi 1,900 km 2, mostly of chaparral, with a few riparian areas. These free topo maps highlight wheeler peak, the highest mountain, northeast of taos, plus the volcanic domes of valles caldera national preserve. Krqe carson national forest announced wednesday they will be delaying the sale of personaluse fuelwood permits to june 1. Interactive travel map united states forest service. Santa fe national forest kiowa national grassland comanche national grassland comanche national grassland.
From santa fe, head south on i25 and take the cochiti pueblo. Northern new mexico area map national park service. Archaeological and historic resources are protected by federal laws. The santa fe national forest facebook page is a combined effort of the. The forest service has completed extensive relocations to new nonmotorized trails. For more specific information related to the santa fe national forest, please visit their local home page. The forest service is revising the land and resource management plan hereafter referred to as the forest plan for the santa fe national forest. Kashakatuwe tent rocks national monument bureau of land. Mar 23, 2020 new mexico krqe the national forest is closing five recreation sites in new mexico in an effort to protect residents from the covid19 outbreak, but they want the public to know the forests. Its builders were the ancestors of the tewa pueblos who now reside in santa clara pueblos and san juan pueblo.
Santa fe county city ofsanta fe o calabasas o tilhead cell tower rkdg%op 0. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Forest information the santa fe national forest is located in northcentral new mexico and is comprised of 1,587,181 acres. Directions from albuquerque, head north on i25 and take the exit for santo domingocochiti lake recreation area exit 259 off i25 onto nm 22. The greater santa fe fireshed coalition uses a proactive, collaborative approach to improve the health and longterm resilience of forested watersheds and communities by addressing wildfire. Forest service with the amalgamation of jemez national forest to the west of santa fe and pecos national forest to the east. No driving on or across archaeological sites or historical structures is. Map out a topo of the high desert of albuquerque, near central new mexico, or the deep canyons and rugged mountains of gila national forest, along the. Do not disturb prehistoric sites, historic sites, or artifacts. The santa fe national forest is a protected national forest in northern new mexico in the southwestern united states. Forest resources of the santa fe national forest dana lambert the interior west forest inventory and analysis iwfia program of the usda forest service, rocky mountain research station, as part of its national forest inventory and analysis fia duties, conducted forest resource inventories of the southwestern region region 3 national forests. The santa fe national forest and the valles caldera national preserve have established partnerships with. Attachment a jaroso fire area closure map santa fe.
Looking for a great trail in santa fe national forest, new mexico. Follow the signs on nm 22 to cochiti pueblo and kashakatuwe tent rocks national monument. Temporal and spatial climatic controls on holocene. Forest information santa fe national forest campgrounds. Santa fe county, new mexico covers an area of approximately 1,920 square miles with a geographic center of 35.
The santa fe national forest, an easy drive from both albuquerque or santa fe, new mexico, offers a wide diversity of recreation opportunities and some amazing camping locations. It is the southernmost national forest of california. The new mexico off highway vehicle alliance nmohva provides this central webpage where the public can download all us forest service motor vehicle use maps mvum for national forests and grasslands located in new mexico. Explore your national forests and grasslands with the new and improved visitor map 2.
Backpacking nirvana in the santa fe national forest santa. Reviews 56 photos 166 recordings 69 sort by chayse williams on caja del rio ohv trail. Forest service may 2002 jemez ranger district, santa fe national forest east fork jemez wild and scenic river management plan sandoval county, new mexico for information contact. United states forest service info walatowa visitor center.
Pick up a free copy of the 2012 bikeways and trails map at most local bike shops, order a copy by phone from the santa fe metropolitan planning organization sf mpo at 505 9556664 or download a copy. Whether you just need to know where to camp nearby or you want to plan a free camping road trip, weve got you covered. Best ohv off road driving trails in santa fe national forest. Aug 15, 2017 the santa fe national forest is home to some of the most picturesque alpine scenery in the southwest. R i ot m e d i o t r ai l 1 5 5 c a v e r c r e e k t r a i l 2 8 8 f r i j o l e s i t r a i l 1 5 4 b e a t t y s l t r a i l 2 5 d o c k w e i e r t a i l 2 5 9. Santa fe national forest poshuouinge pronounced poeshoowingay is a large ancestral pueblo located on u. Elevations range from 5,300 feet 1600 m to,103 feet 4000 m at the summit of truchas peak, located within the pecos wilderness. A map of the santa fe national forest showing the widely separated ranger districts.
Best trails in santa fe national forest new mexico alltrails. The final rod documents the rationale for approving the. Mileage and directions starting from bandelier entrance station abiquiu 44. With elevations ranging from 5,300 to,101 feet, the santa fe national forest attracts visitors with its cooler summer temperatures and solitude. Prince william forest park wolf trap farm park north cascades np olympic np glacier np mount rainier np voyageurs np. Many of the jemez pueblos ancestral lands are located within the santa fe national forest. Fire risk falls enough for santa fe national forest to. We are applying for an extension of three years in order to. Each stopping point along this route offers vastly different activities.
Apr 04, 2017 the new mvums for the santa fe national forest added several roads and 24 miles of camp corridors and corrected road alignments based on lidar remote sensing and aerial photos. National park of american samoa pago pago pacific ocean american samoa pacific ocean hawaii volcanoes np. The us forest service publishes a variety of map products to help you plan your next adventure or enjoy your next visit. Elevations range from 5,300 feet 1600 m to,103 feet 4000 m at. You can simply use your smart phones gps to find camping near you or even use our trip planner to plan your route from coast to coast. The forest services mixed use policy allows for its use for recreation, grazing, and resource extraction. This is an isolated rolling section, on public lands administered by the bureau of land management. New mexico public regulation commission january 8, 2020 page 2. Anyone who is interested in visiting carson national forest can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Browse a oneofakind map, record your next outdoor adventure with the natural atlas ios app, and more.
Extending eastward from central santa fe toward santa fe national forest is canyon road. The headwaters of the pecos, jemez and gallinas rivers can all be found here along with an abundance of trickling mountain streams. Santa fe national forest issues maps of roads, trails and. The san pedro peaks wilderness is the scenic and physical highpoint of the segment. Things to do near santa fe national forest on tripadvisor. Obtain and use a current topographic map for wilderness hikes. Forest service santa fe national forest, santa fe, new mexico. Within the forest s borders are lush meadows, miles of conifer trees, and a dormant volcano with a 15mile wide crater in the valles caldera national preserve. Special forest products personal use permits to be issued with blm form 360310 1. New mexico national forests to close developed recreation. Best dog friendly trails in santa fe national forest alltrails. Forest servicesanta fe national forest, santa fe, new mexico. Claudia ahlstron walks down the black canyon trail in the santa fe national forest with her dog, spirit named after the forest s spirit lake one day in late may, just before the forest.
Explore the outdoors on natural atlas campgrounds, trails, waterfalls, hot springs, and more. Stay local, avoid recreational travel, practice social distancing and check ahead for area and facility closures. Look under mapping and marking along the top navigation bar for more santa fe trailassociated maps. Santa fe national forest west pecos wilderness area. The coalition works to build support, understanding, and shared knowledge of the role of fire in an adaptive framework to realize our goals. Forest service schedule of proposed actions for the santa fe national forest. Carson national forest topo map, rio arriba county nm las. It is a great place to experience pristine nature, great vistas and the quiet beauty of being deep in the forest. Carson national forest is displayed on the las tablas usgs quad topo map. Locate santa fe hotels for santa fe national forest campgrounds based on popularity, price, or availability, and see tripadvisor. These are the far north, south, east, and west coordinates of santa fe county, new mexico, comprising a rectangle that encapsulates it.
It was established in 1915 and covers 1,558,452 acres 6,306. A warm dry mediterranean climate prevails over the forest. Special provisions for special forest products personal. This is the map from the second side of the santa fe national historic trail brochure, available for viewing. The former division is remembered in the ranger districts, with the jemez ranger district to the west and the pecoslas vegas district to the east. Santa fe baldy is situated 4 miles west of santa fe national forest. Carson national forest delays fuelwood permit sales krqe. The citys has an everexpanding network of paved, nonmotorized pedestrian and bicycle trails for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. Carson national forest is in the forests category for rio arriba county in the state of new mexico. Within the borders of the forest resides a dormant volcano with a 15. Best trails in santa fe national forest new mexico. This is another great way to explore the santa fe trail.
Forest service have established a cooperative partnership to monitor management, care, preservation and. The map below shows areas that have been treated with fire a ndor mechanical thinning, in fy19 and previously. This notice describes the documents assessment report, summaries of public meetings, preliminary needsto change statements currently available for. Digital versions of both the mvums and the forest visitor map are available through avenza for use with smartphones. Information, maps, permits, and guidebooks for planning adventures at western parks, forests, refuges and wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, lakes and. View the route 290 schedule pdf ncrtd santa fe to taos. Golden aspens grace the high country from september to october and snow blankets santa fe ski basin in winter. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. We strive to keep these maps up to date as the us forest service updates their maps.
Yet, each will enhance your experience as you drive through foothills and forests. At rei, we encourage you to get outside responsibly. Carson national forest is a national forest in northern new mexico, united states. Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse standard map. Santa fe national forest updated motor vehicle use maps mvums that show all forest roads and trails open to motor vehicle travel on the 1. View the santa fe to taos schedule pdf ncrtd mountain trail route.
Map of santa fe national forest campgrounds, santa fe. South capitol bus connections rio metro regional transit, nm. Nothing major, but can be challenging due to steep grade and large rocks. The santa fe national forest lies in the heart of north central new mexico. Santa fe national forest was established on july 1, 1915 by the u.
Daily service to the santa fe national forest and ski santa fe with stops in downtown santa fe, fort marcy park, ten thousand waves and other business and. It is administered by the united states forest service, a government agency within the united states department of agriculture. Federal register revision of land and resource management. The santa fe national forest is one of the five national forests in new mexico and covers 1. Land of enchantment guides is permitted for guided fishing trips by the santa fe national forest, the carson national forest, the new mexico state parks, the federal bureau of land management and the valles caldera national preserve.
Santa fe river preserve talaya hill open space san ysidro river park agua fria park south meadows field pecos trail pops arroyo hondo openspace arroyo hondo petchesky leo gurule park santa fe river greenway. There are twenty seven developed campgrounds of which fourteen met the selection criteria. Santa fe national forest is huge and beautiful, and has many trails for walking and hiking, along with several campgrounds. Fstopo is the forest service series of large scale topographic maps. This is a perfect map for hunting, fishing wilderness streams or san gregorio reservoir, hiking, camping, backpacking, and horseback riding in the wilderness. James melonas, the forest supervisor for the santa fe national forest, southwest region, signed the final record of decision rod for the amendment to the santa fe national forest land and resource management plan forest plan amendment. According to a news release, the decision to delay. Meyer department of earth and planetary sciences, university of new mexico, albuquerque, nm 871, usa. Fort lar n ed natio nal hist oric site bent s old fort nat ional hist o ric site fort unio n na t ional mo numen t p ecos nati o nal histo rica l pa rk.
The trail is very hard to find if people havent left tracks or if you dont have a gpsenabled trail map. Things to do near santa fe national forest, new mexico. Santa fe national forest national forest foundation. Santa fe national forest scenic byway starts in the heart of historic santa fe and follows new mexico state highway 475 through the narrow tesuque canyon to the santa fe ski area. Nmohva new mexico motorized offhighway vehicle association. Temporal and spatial climatic controls on holocene fire. Within the forests borders are lush meadows, miles of conifer trees, and a dormant volcano with a 15mile wide crater in the valles caldera national preserve. Heres an interactive map that has pop ups revealing specific site information. Starting at the junction of nm 96 and forest road fr 103 east of gallina and running south along fr 103 to its junction with fr 117, then south along fr 117 to its junction with fr 527 pipeline road, then east along fr 527 to its junction with the west boundary of the valles caldera national. New mexico krqe the national forest is closing five recreation sites in new mexico in an effort to protect residents from the covid19 outbreak, but they want the public to know the forests. Santa fe national forest new mexico 2020 all you need to. This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest.