Dogs are welcome on trails across the Sandia, Mountainair, Magdalena, and Mt Taylor districts and on the Black Kettle, McClellan Creek, Kiowa, and Rita Blanca grasslands. Leash them at developed sites like the Sandia Crest area and Capilla Peak Campground, and keep them under control on open trails and in the Sandia Mountain, Manzano Mountain, Withington, and Apache Kid wilderness areas.
Fire restrictions and project closures come and go, including work near the Sandia Crest switchback, so check current alerts before you go.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
The Cibola spreads across four sky island districts near Albuquerque plus three grasslands reaching into Oklahoma and Texas, so most trails and open country are open to dogs. Dogs are welcome on trails across the Sandia, Mountainair, Magdalena, and Mt Taylor districts and on the Black Kettle, McClellan Creek, Kiowa, and Rita Blanca grasslands. Leash them at developed sites like the Sandia Crest area and Capilla Peak Campground, and keep them under control on open trails and in the Sandia Mountain, Manzano Mountain, Withington, and Apache Kid wilderness areas.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Fire restrictions and project closures come and go, including work near the Sandia Crest switchback, so check current alerts before you go.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.