Mitten Bar Trail (T60) originates on the south side of the Capitan's on trail 57 and connects to FR 56 about 1 mile west of the electronic site. This trail passes through the wilderness for a short distance only.

North Base Trail (T65) travels between FR 130 near Pine Lodge to FR 616. It crosses Seven Cabins Canyon and continues past it to the west for about another mile. It primarily follows the foothills through pinyon-juniper woodland.

Padilla Canyon Trail (T59) originates at Padilla Point and FR 56. It drops off the south side, but turns east at he base of the Capitan's where it terminates at trail 60 (Mitten Bar).

Pancho Canyon Trail (T62) takes off from the south side of the wilderness at the end of FR 536 and travels up the canyon to the junction of trails 58 and 64.

Pierce Canyon Trail (T61) takes off on the south side of the wilderness area along FR 57 and connects with trail 58.

Seven Cabins Trail (T66) is located on the north side and begins at the termination of FR 256 and meets trails 58 and 61 on the main ridge of the mountain range. This is also a steep trail.

South Base Trail begins on the north side of Forest Road FR 338 about 1.2 miles from the junction of FR 56. It crosses trails 59 and 60 and ends at trail 61.

South Fork Trail (T19) begins at the upper end of south Fork Campground, changes in elevation 2700 feet and ends at its junction with Crest Trail 25. The length is 5.7 miles. This trail is a relatively steep climb to the crest. The trail follows the course of the South Fork Rio Bonito which empties ...

Summit Trail 58 follows the main ridge of the Capitan Mountains from the electronic site at the end of FR 56 to the junction of trails 62 and 64.

Three Rivers Trail (T44*) begins at Three Rivers Campground, changes in elevation 3650 feet and ends at its junction with Crest Trail 25. The trail follows Three Rivers Creek nearly to the Crest Trail. This is one of the largest live streams in the wilderness and supports a population of brook trou...