Otero Canyon Trailhead

Otero Canyon Trailhead is approximately 4 miles south of I-40, on NM 337. The parking area provides space for approximately 20 passenger cars with no designated trailer parking.

Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map to plan your course.
Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed
It is the recreationist’s responsibility to know which trails are designated for motorized vehicles and to follow the guidelines.
It is a multi-user area.

Trail(s) open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and 2 Wheel Motorized trail riding.

General Information

Open year round

Address: 11776 Hwy. 337, Tijeras, NM 87059
Phone: 505-281-3304
Hours: M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.03465677

Longitude: -106.374259

Directions

From Albuquerque, exit off I-40 at Exit 175. At the bottom of the ramp there is a traffic light. Continue straight through the light on NM 337 (south) for about 4 miles. Look for the Otero Canyon sign and a dirt parking area on the right (west) side of the road.