Name: Lower Pine
Rating: 3.5

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This trail is typically snowy from November through February and may be closed during the summer months due to fire danger. Check with the USFS for current status.

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This trail may be snowy from November through February and closed in the summer due to fire danger. Check with the USFS for current status.

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Lower Pine trail is in the Manzanita Mountain trail system of the Sandia Ranger District. If driving from Albuquerque, take I-40 east to the Zuzax exit, turn right on Old Rte 66, then left on Bartolo Baca, follow the winding paved road t on Kennedy lane veering right o the dirt road FR 463. This leads to the main Lower Pine Trailhead parking area which is also the beginning of Road Noise Trail. It can also be reached from other trailheads in the system if ridden as a loop, including Coyote TH and Cedro TH. This trail is shared by motorcycles. The trail can be ridden in both directions. It is a steady climb and a fun fast descent. At the top there is a 3-way junction with Pinyon 05607 and Gear Grinder 05630.