Santa Fe
National Forest
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Santa Fe, NM 87508

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Jarosa and Coyote Canyon Area
Length: Road 316-11 miles; Road 103-19 miles

This area is snow-packed and impassable to vehicles in the winter. It is a easy area for snow mobiling and cross country skiing depending on snow depth. There are portions that are somewhat steep, but there are also numerous large openings at the top of the mountain in the Jarosa area.

Access this route from Highway 96. Take either Forest Road 103 or 316. Both roads junction together and loop out to Highway 96.

Mesa Alta and Gurule Areas
North middle portion of the Coyote Ranger District and south of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness
Length: 19 miles

For a more difficult area to navigate, this portion of land has many Ponderosa Pine, as well as Fir and Spruce stands to challege the rider or skier.

Off of Highway 96 take Forest Road 77 into this area. Anywhere snow is considered deep enough is a good place to start.

South Cecilia Area
Forest Road 76, north of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness
Length: 9.5 miles

There are numerous spur roads that take off from Forest Road 76. These roads are also excellent for snow mobiling and skiing.

From Highway 96 take Forest Road 76. This road is a loop.

French Mesa Area
Forest Road 8, northwest portion of the Coyote Ranger District
Length: 16 miles

There are several roads all over French Mesa that can be used if snow is adequate.

Access this area from Highway 96 and Forest Road 8.

Forest Road 144
Length: 5 miles

Road will be impassable to vehicles in the winter. The route from Forest Roads 99 and 100 is spectacular with Ponderosa Pine, Spruce and Fir stands. There are many elk in the area and can be easily seen in the openings.

Access this route from Highway 96. Take Forest Road 100 for 12 miles then Forest Road 99 for seven miles until it junctions with Forest Road 144.

Another access is from Forest Road 316 for 8.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 453 to the south for three miles then Forest Road 561 for 1.5 miles until it meets with Forest Road 144.

Encino and Cerro Valdez Areas
Forest Roads 99 and 100
Length: Forest Road 99-seven miles; Forest Road 100-12 miles

Forest Road 100 is moderately steep as it climbs the mountain to the Cerro Valdez area. There are large, flat openings at the top.

Forest Road 99 follows alongside the mountain in fairly flat country. The forest surrounding both roads is heavy with Ponderosa Pine, Spruce and Fire. Aspen is also visible.

From Highway 96 take Forest Road 100 until snow depth is deep enough for snow mobiling or cross-country skiing.