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Cibola National Forest is composed of several parcels of forest land scattered across central and western New Mexico.
Elevations range from about 5,660 feet in the lowland desert to the highest point, Mount Taylor, at 11,301 feet. In the lower elevations, rolling hills are cut by sand washes and small canyons. Higher up, the terrain becomes mountainous with prominent canyons and exposed rock faces.
Four wilderness areas have 150,000 acres in total acreage and little available water. Sandia Wilderness, a true "urban wilderness," is adjacent to the city of Albuquerque.
On the Cibola, developed recreation partners with wilderness and wildlife to offer visitors a variety of outdoor experiences including individual or group camping and picknicking, hiking and backpacking along solitary trails or breathtaking ridgelines, and excellent woodland biking.
Winter sports enthusiasts enjoy cross-country and downhill skiing. The annual Mount Taylor Winter Quadrathlon challenges the toughest athletes.
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Ride the tram to Sandia Peak, which towers above Albuquerque.
The Cibola National Forest has mountain ranges, wilderness areas and scenic vistas.
Bluewater Creek threads through the Mount Taylor district of Cibola National Forest.
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