Forest Loop Road 445

Total Miles
5.8

Elevation

1,854.57 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

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Forest Loop Road 445
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Trail Overview

Forest Loop Road 445 leads from NM Highway 165 to the northern base of the Sandia Mountains and back to NM 165. The western side of the loop is more difficult with some washouts, arroyos and water ruts. The eastern side of the loop is easier. The northern trailhead of the difficult Piedra Lisa Hiking Trail 135 is at about the halfway point on this road. This trail climbs into the Sandia Mountains. There are numerous hiking and biking trails throughout the area. Some mountain bikers ride the entire loop.

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Forest Loop Road 445
Forest Loop Road 445

Difficulty

There are some deep ruts and washouts in spots.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Ricky Rios
Oct 26, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Very easy trail with 1 steep climb that isn’t much. Took a little over an hour to complete
Steve B
Sep 28, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Dusty
Dawson Hitchens
Sep 25, 2024
2024 Mazda CX-50
Open
Normal
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Sergio Delgrande
Jul 15, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Pretty easy only a slight steep portion.

Access Description

The Placitas Trailhead is a parking area at the western end of the loop directly off NM 165.

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