Jemez Springs, New Mexico
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Jemez Springs
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
Michael M. Emery and Trail 305 Loop
5.03.17 mi / 335 ft gainThe Michael M. Emery and Trail 305 Loop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a moderately challenging hiking trail. It spans approximately 3.17 miles and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. The trail is well-marked and offers a variety of terrain, including dirt paths, rocky sectio...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hike to Picacho Peak and Atalaya Peak
5.0Begin this trail from the Cerro Gordo Trailhead which is only about 10 minutes from Santa Fe Plaza. You can park in the lot near the intersection of Cerro Gordo and Upper Canyon Rd. The lot will fill up on the weekends so arrive early. From the lot, take the short Nature Conservancy trail to the ...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Trail Run the Dale Ball Trails
22 mi / 500 ft gainThe Dale Ball Trail system, covers a wide swath of terrain between Santa Fe County, the City of Santa Fe, the National Forest, and The Nature Conservancy with a 22 mile network of trails in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Located a short distance from downtown Santa Fe, it is the...Read more -
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Sulphur Canyon #281 and Cienega Horse Bypass #266 Loop
4.02.25 mi / 469 ft gainSulphur Canyon #281 and Cienega Horse Bypass #266 Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Cedar Crest, New Mexico.Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hike Embudito Canyon
4.04.2 mi / 1204 ft gainThis is a hiking area in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. This route is a 3.9 mile heavily trafficked loop up Oso Ridge and down Embudito Canyon. There is plenty of room to park at the Embudito Trail Trail head, on the eastern side of Albuquerque. From the parking lot, take the center trai...Read more -
Lamy, New Mexico
Hike to the Happy Valley Overlook in the Galisteo Basin Preserve
1 mi / 150 ft gainThe Galisteo Basin Preserve south of Santa Fe, New Mexico is community conservation area of some 10,000 acres with 28 miles of publicly accessible trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.The Happy Valley Overlook is a great, quick way to get an epic view of a large portion of Galisteo...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hike Santa Fe Baldy
5.0Starting at an elevation of 10,000 feet at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, a right turn at the Winsor trail starts a steep climb for .5 miles until the wilderness boundary gate. From there, the trail descends slightly, taking a path along the ridge through mossy pines and emerald stones. A mile later, yo...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hike or Bike Aspen Vista
3.512.1 mi / 2100 ft gainAspen Vista Road (Forest Road 150) starts at an elevation of 10,000 feet and climbs up through a large stand of beautiful aspen and pine trees to the summit of Tesuque Peak at an elevation of 12,045 feet (note the Aspen grove is one large living being as all the roots are interconnected). These ...Read more -
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe Baldy Via Windsor Trail
13.55 mi / 3140 ft gainSanta Fe Baldy Via Windsor Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Santa Fe, New Mexico.Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Backpack to Lake Katherine in the Pecos Wilderness
5.016 mi / 1450 ft gainAccessible June through October, snow lingers on the trail late into the summer. This is a very popular, well-marked route so if it's solitude you're seeking, you'll probably be disappointed. At least on the weekend.The trailhead is at the parking lot for Ski Santa Fe. You'll climb from 10,250 to...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hike to Nambé Lake
4.06.2 mi / 1800 ft gainStarting at the ski basin above Santa Fe, where parking is ample and the drive to reach it is staggeringly beautiful, you head north from the bottom of the parking lot from a well marked trailhead. The climb starts right out of the gate, and at a starting altitude of 10,000 ft above sea level yo...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Summit South Sandia Peak
10.78 mi / 3595 ft gain*This is a loop hike so you can go either direction. I like going counterclockwise to hike the steepest part up instead of down at the end of a long hike.* You'll start out on the Three Gun Trail for about half a mile until you reach a spur to take Hawk Watch Trail. After traveling briefly on thi...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hawk Watch Trail
4.61 mi / 2267 ft gainThe trail starts out at the Three Guns Trailhead and has great signage as you drive to it. You'll start the hike on the Three Guns Trail for about 0.5 mile before you'll officially cross into Cibola National Forest. Once you enter there will almost immediately be a spur to the Hawk Watch Trail to...Read more