Sandia Foothills Recreation
Albuquerque, NM
Length
22 mi
Season
Year-round
Day-use fee
Free
Permit
Not required
Trail difficulty
Easy · 2/5Rated on PickRV's editorial 1 (novice) to 5 (extreme) scale.
Vehicle types allowed
Permit and access
No specific OHV permit
Cibola NF Sandia District; check current MVUM, some former routes have been closed.
Known hazards
- Rapid weather change at altitude
- Loose rock
- Frequent route closures — verify current map
Editorial tip
Routes here have been actively reconfigured — confirm what's open via the Sandia Ranger District before driving from out of state.
— PickRV editorial team
Official managing-agency source
Trail conditions, permit rates, and seasonal closures change. Always verify the current state of this trail with the managing agency before you ride.
US Forest Service pagehttps://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cibola/recreation/ohv/
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See New Mexico off-road rentalsQuestions about Sandia Foothills Recreation
- Is Sandia Foothills Recreation open year-round?
- Season: Year-round. Always verify current trail status with the managing agency before traveling.
- Do I need a permit to ride Sandia Foothills Recreation?
- No specific OHV permit is required, though Cibola NF Sandia District; check current MVUM, some former routes have been closed. Standard rules of the managing agency still apply.
- What vehicles are allowed?
- Allowed vehicle types: Jeep, UTV, Side-by-side. Always confirm street-legal and OHV-registration requirements for your state.
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New Mexico rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7.00%
- Min driver age
- 18+ std · 21+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — no restriction
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00