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Tree Spring Trail (Cibola
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Sandia Mountains |
Wildflowers |
CCC Contributions |
NM-536 Segment |
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Why
Visit? |
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Overview: |
Tree Spring Trail is one of the most popular trails in the
Sandia Mountains. It’s moderate grade and relatively long length
appeals to most people and families. Arrive early as the parking area is
full most weekends. |
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Special Features: |
Ponderosa Pines, Wildlife, Wildflowers |
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Background: |
Trail #147 is located in the Cibola National Forest and it's
name comes from a spring which used to flow from beneath an
old tree stump. The spring is located on the right, about a
half mile before you reach the parking lot. There is some
old stonework around the spring, probably built in the
1930’s by the CCC. |
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Status: |
Active Trail, Overall Good Condition |
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Trail
Information |
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Recommended: |
Hiking ~ Mountain Biking ~ Horseback
Riding |
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Restrictions: |
No
ATVs ~ No Motorcycles |
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Trail Type: |
Out and Back |
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Length: |
2 Miles One-way |
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Elevation
Gain/Loss: |
970 Feet |
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Difficulty: |
Moderate |
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Duration: |
3-4 Hours |
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Trail Head: |
Tree Spring Parking Area (Location is below) |
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Facilities: |
Trail Head: Restrooms, No Water |
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Trail Guide: |
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Trip Planning & Facts |
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Best Time to
Visit: |
All year. Winter may present problems with snow & ice on the
trail. |
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Hours: |
Sunrise to Sunset |
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Byway Segment: |
Highway 536 (536 Starts at Mile Post 5.9 on
Highway 14) |
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Mile Post: |
5.7 ~ Tree Spring Parking Area (Cibola National
Forest) |
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Road Access: |
Highway 536 is Paved, Parking Area is gravel |
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Elevation: |
Start: 8,470 Feet ~ End: 9,440 Feet ~ Min:
8,470 Feet ~ Max: 9,440 Feet |
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Address: |
Cibola National Forest, NM |
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County: |
Bernalillo |
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GEO
Coordinates: |
+35.193726 | -106.40486 |
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Census: |
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Near By:: |
17 other Trails in the Cibola National Forest |
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Local Contact:: |
Cibola National Forest,
Sandia Ranger District
~ (505)
346-3900 |
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Preservation |
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Historic
Markers: |
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Encouraging |
Overall the Trail is in good condition |
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Challenges |
Some erosion problems |
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Preservation Status: |
Optimistic |
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Related
Links |
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Photo Gallery: |
Cibola National Forest |
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Video Gallery: |
Cibola National Forest |
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Maps: |
USGS Map ~
Bing
Aerial Map ~
Google
Aerial Map
USGS Maps can be purchased at the Sandia Ranger District
Office in Tijeras. |
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Additional
Readings: |
Field Guide to the Sandia Mountains
Sandia Mountain Hiking Trails
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque Guide Book |
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External Links: |
Cibola National Forest,
Sandia Ranger District
SandiaHiking.com |
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Credits |
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TTPT: |
Mike Madden & Ken Lundy, Sr. |
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