SUMMARY: 6.1k feet to 8.2k feet, 6.8 miles
DESCRIPTION: Comanche Trail is one of four trails that access the Manzanos from the west side, near John F Kennedy Campground. Of the four trails departing from the campground, Comanche is the most northern, and has the most gradual climb.
Correct map coming soon!
GETTING THERE: From the west, use the driving directions for Trigo Trail to get to trailhead parking at John F Kennedy Campground. The trail starts from near the now-closed campground. At trailhead parking, go to the furthest uphill corner, where an unsigned opening leads to Comanche Trail.
From the east, drive to Trail Canyon Trailhead, and hike about 1.7 miles to Comanche Pass.
CONDITIONS: The trail was surveyed August 2020. The upper 0.5 miles needs lopping of oak. Only about 30 downfalls were counted on upper Comanche, and a small number on the lower trail. The trail becomes confusing near Mina Spring (dry, muddle, cattle damage) but is otherwise easy to follow.
NMVFO has NOT YET done recent projects on this trail:
Manzanos West Side (Cibola NF)
Camp at the old JFK Campground and clear the lower section of Comanche and Trigo trails