Cibola NF--Dry Camp

Tips for Birding

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike on the Tecolote Trail.

About this Location

The Tecolote Trailhead is located at Dry Camp.

About Cibola National Forest

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Cibola National Forest covers more than 1.6 million acres and includes mountains, grasslands, wilderness, and forests. The name Cibola comes from the Zuni word for their tribal lands, which the Spanish later translated as "buffalo". The forest is home black bears, cougars, elk, and pronghorn. Cibola National Forest offers many recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and skiing. It also has cultural and historical significance, as it contains ancient Native American sites and historic trails.

The National Forest has four ranger districts: Sandia, Mountainair, Magdalena, and Mount Taylor. In addition, the Cibola has four wilderness areas: Sandia Mountain, Manzano Mountain, Withington, and Apache Kid.

Notable Trails

Tecolote Trail 264, is a stand-alone trail with 360 degree views. It is 1.2 miles one way, and is accessed at Tecolote Trailhead.

Content from Official Website and Cibola National Forest Official Website