Faulty Trail 195

Area Status: Open

Faulty Trail 195, is 9.0 miles long. It begins at Canyon Estates Trailhead and stretches along the base of the east aspect of the Sandia Mountains ending at the junction where Bill Spring Trail 196, Oso Corridor Trail 265 and Faulty Trail 195 meet.

Trails that connect to Faulty Trail are: South Crest Trail 130, Upper Faulty Trail 195A, Forest Park Trail, Barts Trail 225, Canoncito Trail 150, Armijo Trail 222, Cienega Trail 148, Sulphur Canyon Trail 281, Oso Corredor Trail 265 and Bill Spring Trail 196.

Access points to Faulty Trail 195 are:

Canyon Estates Trailhead (which also gives access to South Crest Trail 130)
Armijo Trail 222
Cienega Trail 148
Sulphur Canyon Trail 281
Oso Corridor Trail 265
Bill Spring Trail 196

NOTE: Consider purchasing a detailed map at the Sandia Ranger District, Supervisor's Office or Regional Office. Locations of these office locations can be found in the "Passes" info below.

Please refer to the Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your course.

Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed.
It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map.
Trail(s) are open for the following uses: Hiking and Horseback Riding.

At a Glance

Fees:	Depending on the access point a fee may be required. If you do not have a pass, look for the Pay Station. Envelopes for payment are in the box next to the fee tube. CASH OR CHECK ONLY at pay station. The cost is $3.00 per vehicle for 1 day unless you purchase the Sandia Ranger District Annual Amenity Pass. The Sandia Annual Pass costs $30.00. It is valid for a full year until the end of the month in which you purchase it. (See “Passes" info below). If you have a current America the Beautiful Interagency Annual, Access, Senior, Military or Every Kid Outdoors pass, please display it on your dashboard or hang it on your rearview mirror as directed when purchased. The fee for 15+ passenger, vans and buses is $10 per vehicle. To purchase a Sandia Annual or Interagency Pass see the "Passes" info below.
Open Season:	Open year round
Water:	No
Restroom:	No
Passes:	Click here to Purchase America the Beautiful Passes or contact the locations listed below. Sandia Amenity Passes can be purchased at locations marked with asterisks. 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 The SW Regional Office, 333 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, 505-842-3898 (does not carry $30.00 Sandia Amenity passes) 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:

Main access point at Canyon Estates Trailhead. It is a short drive north of the intersection of 333/Rt66 and 337, in Tijeras, NM. From the intersection of NM 337 and NM 333 (Old Route 66) drive north under the overpass of I-40, as if you were going to access I-40 West.

Instead of taking the I-40 Ramp on the left, Turn Right onto Arrowhead Trail (Road) and follow it toward left of the "Y" in the road (About half way up the road the name changes to Thunderbird Trail). Follow it to the end. Canyon Estates Trailhead is off the looped paved area. There is a sign and railroad tie steps lead into the path. The trailhead accesses Travertine Falls as well as afore mentioned trails above.

General Notes:

(MVUM) Official Motor Vehicle Use Map - North

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