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Trail 119 Turkey Spring Trail
 
Length: 1.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Use: Light
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Access:
Access No. 1: At La Cueva (junction of State Road
4 and 126) take State Road 4 toward Los Alamos for approximately
18 miles to the Dome Road turn-off (Forest Road 289). Continue on
Forest Road 289 southeast until it intersects with Forest Road 142,
approximately six miles. Turn east on Forest Road 142 toward the
Dome Lookout Tower. The trailhead is just below the tower, Forest
Road 142 is sometimes closed for administrative purposes. The trailhead
is approximately 1/2 mile past the Forest Service gate. From the
parking area, you must travel on Trail 118 for approximately three
miles before coming to the junction of Trail 118 and 119.
Access No. 2: At La Cueva take State Road 4 toward
Los Alamos for approximately 18 miles to the Dome Road turnoff (Forest
Road 289). Follow Forest Road 289 southeast for approximately 12
miles. After coming down two steep grades you will see the trailhead
sign on the east side of the road. From the trailhead of Trail 118,
continue approximately three miles to the junction of Trail 118
and 119.
USGS Maps: Cochiti Dam
Description:
Turkey Springs Trail continues through Bandelier National
Monument. The trail offers great views of Sangre de Cristo
mountain range and Cochiti Lake as you walk along a fairly
easy grade. There are several different rock formations along
this trail. You will hike along a ponderosa pine, piñon
and juniper forest with occasional open grassland areas. |
Notes:
 This
is a wilderness area and mechanized transports of any type
are prohibited on this trail.
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