Salas
- 15.7 mi
- round trip
- 4,020 ft
- climb
- 9,886 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Salas open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Cibola National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Cibola National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Salas is a hard hike in the Mountainair Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, about 15.7 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 4,020 feet. The route starts at about 6,139 feet and climbs to 9,886 feet, so it's an out-and-back that demands a full day of preparation. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail surface is natural. The hike is open year-round, and the trail is open to horses. Bikes are not allowed. The Trigo Canyon Trail (185) lies about 0.1 mile away, and the Manzano Mountains climbing area is about a mile off. Osha and New Canyon Trail (101) are within about 2.5 miles. For an overnight base, Fourth of July Campground sits about 9.7 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Turquoise Trail Campground33 mi away
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