Name: Forest Road #438 West
Rating: 3.0

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From the junction with NM 68 in Taos, head east on NM 518 for seven miles, Forest Road 438 is on the north side of the highway.

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This section of FR 438 accesses the Rito de la Olla trailhead. The road follows a mellow grade along the stream through cottonwood and mixed conifer forests, ending at a parking area where a gated closure prevents motorized vehicles from continuing.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

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3.0 from 1 vote

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#26843

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#668

in New Mexico

#26,843

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Forest Road #438 West

“An easygoing forest road along a stream. ”

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9.4

8,463' 2,580 m

7,469' 2,276 m

1,011' 308 m

16' 5 m

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Dogs Unknown

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#26843

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#668

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