Old Bosque Trail

Old Bosque Trail is a 1.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness, part of the Mountainair Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail lies within designated wilderness. The route starts at about 9,435 feet and climbs to a high point of 9,439 feet, with a total elevation gain of 967 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 20 percent. The trail is rated moderate, and the trip takes about an hour. Several other routes sit close by. The Vigil Trail is 0.3 miles away, and the Encino Trail and Manzano Crest Trail (170) are each about 0.4 miles off. For an overnight stay, Fourth of July Campground is roughly 2.8 miles away.