Cedro Peak Trail 05240

Area Status: Open

Access Cedro Peak Trail 05240 from the junction of Forest Road 252 and Middle Trail 05623, Or from Cedro Lookout Tower at the northern end of FR252.

Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map to plan your course.

Suggested parking at Cedro Trailhead.
Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed.
It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map.
It is a multi-user area.
Trail(s) open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Horseback Riding.
Be courteous to other users – bicycles yield to hikers and horses.
Travel only on established trails.

At a Glance

Fees:	This area does not require an amenity fee. If you recreate on a regular basis in the Sandias or other National Lands you might consider purchasing one of the America the Beautiful Passes or a Sandia Annual Pass at the locations listed below.
Open Season:	Open year round weather permitting
Water:	No
Restroom:	At Cedro Trailhead
Passes:	Click here to Purchase America the Beautiful Passes or contact the locations listed below. The Sandia Ranger Station, 11776 Highway 337, Tijeras, NM 87059, 505-281-3304 The Cibola Supervisor's Office, 2113 Osuna Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87113, 505-346-3900 REI, 1550 Mercantile Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM 87107 (REI does not carry America the Beautiful Passes) CASH, CHECK, DEBIT OR CREDIT accepted
Operated By:	US Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

Cedro Trailhead:

From Albuquerque, drive east on I-40 to Exit 175. Drive south for approximately 4 miles on NM 337 aka James McGrane Memorial Highway. Look for the Juan Tomas/242 sign on the east side of the road. Turn left and follow the road until you reach Forest Road 252. Turn left and follow the road for about one mile. Follow the directional sign on FS Road 252 to Cedro Trailhead.

(MVUM) Official Motorized Vehicle Use Map

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