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Archuleta Trailhead - Trails # 741 & # 740

The Archuleta trail is composed of 2 segments.  Trail 741 is 4.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 121 and ends at Forest Trail 740.1. 

Trail 740.1 is 6.99 miles long. It begins at Trail 740 and ends at the Forest boundary with the private land. 

The trails are open for the following uses: Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide, motorcycles, snow mobiles, mountain bikes, horseback riding, backpacking, hiking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.

General Information

There is a restroom as you pull into the area (before you reach the trailheads).

Getting There

Elevation

10,800

Directions

From Chama, NM travel north on highway 17 to the Chama River Road #121, turn left onto road #121, travel about 6 miles north to the Rio Grande NF boundary. Trail begins on west side of the road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated August 8, 2025