Geology

Three Gun Springs Trailhead

Bernalillo County, NM

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USFS Cibola National Forest trailhead (Three Gun Spring / Tres Pistolas Trail 194) in the Carnuel–Monticello foothills of the Sandia Mountains. The approach exposes classic Sandia granite and foothill structure on the mountain’s south-western front and links toward Hawk Watch Trail 215—making it a field geology and structural-geology stop distinct from the already-mapped Vulcan Volcano day-use area on the West Mesa and from South Sandia Peak’s high crest pin.

Field facts

RegionBernalillo County, NM
Coordinates35.0765, -106.4442
CountyBernalillo
ManagerCibola National Forest — Sandia Ranger District
TrailThree Gun Spring Trail 194; Hawk Watch Trail 215 spur
GeologySandia granite / Sandia Mountain foothills
Spring contextGNIS Three Gun Spring up-canyon from trailhead

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