Santa Fe, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Santa Fe
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Pecos, New Mexico
Hike the Grand Slam in Pecos New Mexico
7.5 mi / 600 ft gainPecos National Historical Park offers up the "grand slam" for hiking, which is a bit of a misnomer because they only have 3 trails and a grand slam indicates you would have completed 4 of something. In order to achieve the "grand slam" you need to hike all 3 trails in one day, completing approxi...Read more -
Pecos, New Mexico
Hike the South Pasture Loop Trail
3.8 mi / 196 ft gainThe South Pasture Loop trail, while part of the Pecos NHP, isn't in the main park. Currently, this trail is only open on the weekends and the road gate closes at 1pm. The trail itself closes at 3pm, and takes about 2-3 hours unless you plan on hiking for speed. No pets allowed. 0.7 miles down th...Read more -
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Hike to Alcove House
4.62.2 mi / 140 ft gainStart your hike from the Visitor's Center and head out on the Main Loop Trail to begin. You can hike the loop in either direction, either first crossing the river across from the Visitor's Center or heading out from directly behind the Center. If you start from across the river, you'll begin with...Read more -
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Hike the Main Loop Trail at Bandelier National Monument
5.01.2 mi / 150 ft gainBandelier National Monument encompasses over 33,000 acres of public land, including Frijoles Canyon, the home of the Ancestral Puebloans that once lived in the area. The park has miles of trails to explore the rugged countryside, but the main attractions are the cliff dwellings you'll find on the...Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Hike at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
4.93 miHiking at Tent Rocks is a must-do for anyone in the northern New Mexico area. It's an accessible trail that gives you incredible rewards with little effort. The cone-shaped "tent rocks" are the result of erosion following a volcanic explosion 6-7 million years ago, making for some incredible and ...Read more -
Chamisal, New Mexico
Hike to the Trampas Lakes in Carson National Forest
4.911 mi / 2400 ft gainThis hike is worth its weight in gold. By far one of the most beautiful places in all of New Mexico. Located in the Carson National Forest, the options for camping are limitless. Did I mention this is ranked one of New Mexico's best hikes yet it rarely gets done. The potential for solitude is ver...Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Climb Las Conchas
5.05 mi75 minutes north of Albuquerque, Las Conchas is a trailhead that sits right off the highway with two accessible, although small, parking lots. Right out of the gate the wide and well worn trail drops down to follow the river north through a wide mountain valley lined with large stands of trees, ...Read more -
Sandia Park, New Mexico
Golden Open Space Mesa Trail Loop
5.02.07 mi / 131 ft gainGolden Open Space Mesa Trail Loop is a dog and family-friendly loop trail located near Sandia Park, New Mexico. The trail is open year-round and offers expansive views of the valleys and mountains alongside Juniper and Pinyon trees. These trails are used by mountain bikers as well, so please keep...Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Dip into Spence Hot Springs
4.01.2 mi / 193 ft gainExit Interstate 550 and head North on Highway 4 heading towards Jemez Springs. The Spence Hot Springs Parking Lot and Trailhead is about 25 miles North off Highway 4. The trail starts on a decline into the canyon for about 800 feet before you cross the bridge over the scenic river. Continue follo...Read more -
La Senda de Medio Trailhead, New Mexico
Hike La Senda de Medio Trail
5 miIf you find yourself in Taos for the weekend, the La Senda del Medio trail is a perfect hike to add to your adventure. About 20 minutes south of town and located in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, this trail follows the Rio Grande for 2.5 miles and connects 5 different campgrounds. The tr...Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
San Antonio Hot Springs via Thompson Ridge Route
5.02.66 mi / 469 ft gainAlthough you can reach these hot springs via the main trail in the winter, the Thompson Ridge route is a shorter option that comes in from above the springs rather than below. If you go in winter, you'll need winter route finding skills for the trail (there's no signage at any point) and an all w...Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Visit the Jemez Soda Dam
For the past 7,000 years, calcium carbonate at this spot in northern New Mexico. And after all those centuries, it has formed into a natural bridge across the Jemez river, roughly 300 feet in length. Drive northeast from Jemez Springs on New Mexico State Route 4. Just under 2 miles later, the fo...Read more -
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Tree Spring Trail
5.04.11 mi / 984 ft gainTree Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandia Park, New Mexico.Read more -
Sandia Park, New Mexico
Hike the 10K Loop
5.2 mi / 700 ft gain10K trailhead springs from it a whole handful of beautiful trails. With access to a rocky path that leads off into raw wilderness, a clean and smooth walking, hiking, and mountain biking trail covered by tall pine canopy, or a wide cut service road ideal for easy strolls, you have plenty of opti...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 -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
San Antonio Hot Springs
4.61.46 mi / 312 ft gainThese hot springs are a short hike from the parking area along the top of Forest Service Road 376. I've added additional details below in the event that the road is closed due to seasonality or you prefer to stretch your legs for a significantly longer, yet scenic hike. The GPX track is displayin...Read more