DROP IN
Trail near Ponderosa Pine, New Mexico · Cibola National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses Dirt bikes E-bikes Dogs allowed
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 35.0093, -106.36193
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses, Dirt bikes, E-bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 7,438 to 7,552 ft
- Ride time
- 30 min by bike
- Surface
- Ground
- Managed by
- Cibola National Forest
- Trail number
- 05238
- County
- Bernalillo County, New Mexico
New Mexico ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Resident registration $53 first, $50 renewal, every 2 years for public land.
- Visiting from out of state
- Only residents of states with no OHV program: $48/2 years or $18/90 days. Others use home registration.
- Trail pass
- Registration covers trails.
- Helmets
- Under 18 must wear a helmet and eye protection.
- Young riders
- Under 18 may not carry passengers. Younger riders need adult visual supervision (age floor unclear).
- Safety course
- Under 18 must complete an OHV course and carry a safety permit.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Same as ATVs.
- Good to know
- Paved road permit $7 is separate.
Source: NM Dept of Wildlife (Game and Fish), checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
Map data lists this trail as: dogs allowed. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
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Camping nearby
- Oak Yucca and Locust Group Picnic Sites 2.5 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- PINE FLAT PICNIC SITES - A and B 1.5 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay 1.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
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- Three Bottles Flow 1.2 mi long
- Three Bottles Advanced Trail 1.8 mi long
- Three Bottles Advanced Trail 1.6 mi long
- Three Bottles Advanced Trail 1.8 mi long
- THREE BOTTLES 2.3 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is DROP IN?
- DROP IN is about 1.1 miles long, or about 2.2 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on DROP IN?
- About 232 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 7,438 and 7,552 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike DROP IN?
- Plan on about 1 hr at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on DROP IN?
- Map data lists this trail as: dogs allowed. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
- What can you do on DROP IN?
- DROP IN is open to hiking, biking, horses, dirt bikes and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does DROP IN start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 35.0093, -106.36193. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.