Cibola National Forest · New Mexico, Texas

Agua Sarca

2.1 mi of trail, end to end · native material surface · trail No. 05254 · trail class 2 · typical grade 12-20% · tread 18-24 inches wide · hiking, bike

Trailhead Agua Sarca Trailhead & Agua Sarca Trail 231 Drive there

Agua Sarca Trailhead & Agua Sarca Trail 231 the Forest Service's write-up

<strong>This area does not require an amenity fee.</strong> <ul> <li>If you recreate on a regular basis in the Sandias or other national&nbsp;lands, consider purchasing one of the America the Beautiful&nbsp;Passes or a&nbsp;Sandia Annual Pass at the locations listed below.</li> </ul> · season Open year round to

The Agua Sarca Trailhead is located about 1.7 miles down Forest Road 231 (aka Tunnel Spring Road). There is a small parking area on the left. Agua Sarca Trail 231 begins across from the parking area, and it is an unmaintained trail, which becomes more and more difficult as you get further into Agua Sarca Canyon.

The trail may be difficult to follow and should only be taken if you are familiar with navigating rough territory using a map and compass (or GPS) to avoid getting lost.

NOTE: Consider purchasing a detailed map that includes contour lines, at the Sandia Ranger District, Supervisor's Office or Regional Office. Locations of these offices can be found in the "Passes" info below.

Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed

It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map.

Trail(s) are open for the following uses: Hiking

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the US Forest Service's National Forest System trails layer (public domain), read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end, and the class, surface, grade and tread width are the forest's own entries where it publishes them - a forest that publishes the centreline alone has none. The trailheads and the points along the way are the Service's recreation points, and the write-ups its own recarea text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the forest's own site before you go.