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Quaking Aspen Campground

Cibola National Forest · NM

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Quaking Aspen campground offers a respite from the heat in a setting of aspen and mature ponderosa pine trees. Approximately 6 miles south of Fort Wingate, this is the most recently renovated campground on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District. The area has a rich history of railroad logging and the original town of McGaffey was built in the vicinity of McGaffey Lake a few miles down the road. Pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road.

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Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Cibola National Forest

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Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop

4.2 mi587 ftmoderate

Faulty, Canoncito and Cienega Loop

8.2 mi2,749 ftdifficult

South Crest, Faulty, Cienega and CCC Trail Loop

17.7 mi4,852 ftexpert

Sandia Peak Loop via Doc Long

15.4 mi3,839 ftexpert

Switchback, Survey, North Crest, Spur Route and South Crest Loop

6.9 mi1,732 ftdifficult

La Luz and Crest Spur Loop

4.6 mi1,683 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

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Red Rocks at Pyramid Rock

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Kit Carson Cave

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UNM Gallup - Fitness Trail

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First Mesa Trail

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High Desert Trail System First and Second Mesa

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28.0 mi2,936 ftgain
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Mentmore Mountain Bike Trails

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2.3 mi328 ftgain
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