FS 44 El Rito to Vallecitos
Total Miles
16.0
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This is a scenic, well-maintained US FS road connecting El Rito and Vallecitos. There are no services in either small mountain community besides the restaurant El Farolito (cash only). With a number of other US FS roads branching off FS 44, this route makes for a wonderful jumping-off point. There are plenty of dispersed camping locations along the road and even more of the numerous branches. Beautiful seasonal streams, large Ponderosa Pines, and grassy meadows make for a beautiful day trip in the woods or a place to get away from it all with minimal risk on a weekend trip. Get gas in Espanola or Bode's in Abiquiu.
Photos of FS 44 El Rito to Vallecitos
Difficulty
This is a well maintained dirt road.
Status Reports
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