Santa Fe National Forest
The Santa Fe National Forest holds 1.6 million acres of mountain scenery, the headwaters of Pecos, Jemez, and Gallinas Rivers, mountain streams and lakes. It includes four wilderness areas and 1,000 miles of hiking trails.
Here is the Forest website. Phone 505-438-5300. Thanks to Clifton Russell for suggestions of accessible trails in Santa Fe National Forest.
There is a paved trail with fishing access spots along the San Antonio River at San Antonio Campground. Thank you, Katie Watson, for the reference.
San Diego Canyon Overlook site in the Jemez Ranger District.
There is a paved trail to the overlook as well as ADA restroom.
East Fork Trail (Forest trail 137) just off NM State Highway 4. Also in Jemez Ranger District. “This [10 mile] trail would be suitable for elderly, but maybe too challenging for wheel chairs.” It sounds as if parts of it would be OK. “From Jemez Falls it’s another mile to the East Fork Trailhead. This segment of trail is an easier walk, although still moving uphill. From the East Fork Trailhead to the Las Conchas Trailhead the hiking becomes easier with rolling terrain.” I suggest you contact Forest Headquarters (505) 438-5300 for advice on the parts appropriate for you.
Cowles Fishing Pond in the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. “An ADA accessible trail around both ponds was completed on 5/25/2013.”
Here are some accessible picnic and camping areas that Clifton Russell brought to my attention:
Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District
Windy Bridge
Baker Flat
Lower Dalton
Española Ranger District
Black Canyon Campground
Big Tesuque Campground