Forest Road 76

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Allowed

Several primitive campsites can be found along Forest Road 76, and some developed campgrounds in La Junta Canyon. Water sources are scarce along the northern half of the road, La Junta Canyon has a year-round stream. Many forest roads and trails can be accessed from this route providing abundant bikepacking opportunities!

FR 76 begins along NM State Road 434 approximately 7 miles south of US 64, 4 miles after driving through Angel Fire. It traverses southwest through the eastern reaches of the Carson National Forest and ends at NM 518 near Tres Ritos, 3.5 miles southeast of the Sipapu ski area. This is the main access road for the South Boundary Trail's east trailhead. Some sections along the northern half cross steep drainages and ridges before approaching the high point then dropping into La Junta Canyon and the Rito la Presa. Much of the road is rocky and some sections are steep, most of it is passable with a high clearance 4wd vehicle. Dirt bike and atv traffic is common during the summer and fall.