Santa Fe National Forest
Trail Name & No. District Length Difficulty Description Uses
Agua Fria and North Fork - #233 & 269 Pecos 8 miles Moderate The trail climbs to the Wilderness boundary and North Fork Lake. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Anastacio Trail - #435 Cuba 3 miles Difficult This interior trail along Anastacio Creek connects the Los Pinos Trail with the Vacas Trail at about 2.6 miles. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Apache and Baldy Trail Loop - #175 & 176 Pecos 6 miles Moderate This trail descends into and out of Apache Canyon. Hiking Pack and Saddle Biking
Baldy - #175 Pecos 6 miles Easy-Difficult This trail descends into and out of Apache Canyon. Hiking Pack and Saddle Biking
Beatty's Trail-Part 1 - #25 Pecos 8 miles Moderate The trail climbs almost 1,000 feet in elevation over the first 1.5 miles. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Beatty's Trail-Part 2 - #25 Pecos 5 miles Difficult This trail follows the Rito del Padre northwest along the bottom of the river drainage. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Berry's Road - #474 Coyote 5.5 miles Easy This road is difficult in rainy season. The area has many scenic views of the red cliffs and the Rio Chama. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Black Canyon - #181 Espanola 3 miles Easy The first half-mile of this loop trail is through the Black Canyon Campground to camp site #4 in the upper loop, where the trail leaves the campground and rises slowly through a beautiful mixed conifer and aspen grove. Hiking
Blue Bell Ridge - #212 Pecos 4 miles Difficult This trail climbs Blue Bell Ridge and follows the ridgeline to intersects with other trails. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Bob Grounds Trail - #270 Pecos 5 miles Difficult This trail follows the Rito del Padre northwest along the bottom of the river drainage. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Bordo del Medio - #252 Pecos 7 miles Moderate This trail travels on the ridge with the Rio Valdez on the west and the Rio Mora on the east. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Borrego Mesa-Part 1 - #150 Espanola 17 miles Difficult This trail will work its way around some private land, then drop down and cross the Rio en Medio. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Borrego Mesa-Part 2 - #150 Espanola 13 miles Difficult From Rancho Viejo, cross to the northwest side of the Rio Capulin and look for the trail heading up Canada Vaca. Then the trail begins the descent down Canon del Oso to the Rio Frijoles. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Borrego/Bear Wallow Loop - #150, 254, 182 Espanola 4 miles Easy From the parking lot, the Borrego Trail drops down through a lovely shady valley filled with pine, fir, aspen, shrubs, and flowers. Biking Hiking Pack and Saddle
Cabra Loop - #279 Espanola 2.7 miles Moderate This trail climbs a couple of switchbacks as it rises out of Rendija Canyon, and continues steadily up a side canyon until it tops out on a mesa known locally as Beanfield Mesa. Biking Hiking Pack and Saddle
Canones Creek - #82 Coyote 8 miles Difficult This is the longest trail in the Coyote District. The elevation ranges from 9,940 feet at Cerro Pavo down to 7,510 feet and then back upto 8,840 feet at the end of the trail at Mesa Escoba. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Capulin - #158 Espanola 10 miles Moderate The Capulin Trail follows the Rio Capulin upstream from its merger with the Rio Nambe and Trail 160 at the trail's western end. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Capulin Cienega - #162 Espanola 7 miles Difficult Trail 162 climbs out of the Rio Nambe drainage by following a side canyon to the north. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Cave Creek - #288 Pecos 5 miles Moderate This trail follows Cave Creek to the confluence of Cave Creek and Panchuela Creek. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Cienega Redonda - #6 Espanola 2 miles Difficult This trail starts in Frijoles Canyon and ends at Cienega Redonda. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Chamisa - #183 Espanola 2.5 miles Easy The main Chamisa Trail heads heads up the hill and east through the trees, while the alternate route runs north through the canyon. Biking Hiking
Chimayosos - #246 Pecos 3.5 miles Difficult The Chimayosos Trail is a good route for those seeking a more challenging experience. Biking Hiking Pack and Saddle
Corralitos Creek - #452 Coyote 3 miles Difficult This trail follows Corralitos Creek into the Wilderness. The trail crosses a few solid stands of spruce, fir and aspen interpsersed with small meadows. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Damian Trail Cuba 2.4 miles Easy-Difficult This trail ranges in elevation from 9,600 feet to 9,900 feet. The trail starts near the large meadow called Vallecito Damian (northeast of San Gregorio Reservoir) and ends at the junction of the Palomas and Perchas Trails, all within San Pedro Parks Wilderness. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Dockweiler - #259 Pecos 9 miles Difficult This trail begins with a steep climb up several switchbacks to the top of "Mystery Ridge." Hiking Pack and Saddle
East Pecos Baldy - #275 Pecos 0.5 miles Difficult This trail switchbacks up the north facing slope to the south of Pecos Baldy Lake, then continues to the top of the ridge. Hiking
El Porvenir - #247 Pecos 13 miles Moderate For the first 5 miles, the trail follows El Porvenir Creek through the bottom of the spectacular canyon below Hermit's Peak and El Cielo Mountain. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Evergreen - #205 Pecos 3 miles Moderate This trail climbs a moderate grade steadily from Gallinas Canyon to Johnson Mesa. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Frijoles - #154 Espanola 9 miles Moderate This trail criss-crosses the Rio Frijoles. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Gascon - #239 Pecos 11.5 miles Easy-Difficult The Gascon Trail is a long east-west trail that intersects most of the major north-south trails in this part of the Pecos Wilderness. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Glorieta Center - #272 Pecos 5 miles Difficult Large open meadows offer spectacular views of the aspen stand to the west as well as panoramic view of the Sangre de Cristo's west of Glorieta. Biking Hiking Pack and Saddle
Guaje Canyon - #282 Espanola 2 miles Easy This is an old forest road in excellent condition, now closed to motorized vehicles. Biking Hiking Cross-country skiing
Guaje Ridge - #285 Espanola 5 miles Moderate The trail follows Guaje Ridge just south of and parallel to Guaje Canyon, a major canyon draining the Pajarito Plateau Hiking Pack and Saddle
Hamilton Mesa-Part 1 - #249 Pecos 10 miles Easy-Moderate Spectacular views of the aspen stand to the west as well as panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo's to the west. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Hamilton Mesa-Part 2 - #249 Pecos 3 miles Moderate After crossing the meadow, the trail briefly enters forest and then re-emerges on the dry, south-facing slope of Round Mountain above the Pecos River. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Hart Canyon - #293 Coyote 13 miles Difficult This trail starts at the edge of the canyon and drops 400 feet within 1/2 mile through several switchbacks. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Holy Ghost - #283 Pecos 5 miles Moderate This trail follows the canyon of Holy Ghost Creek for several miles. Hiking
Horsethief Meadows - #243 Espanola 3 miles Difficult The trail follows a tributary of Horsethief Creek up a drainage Hiking Pack and Saddle
Jack's Creek - #257 Pecos 14.5 miles Moderate-Difficult This trail goes north around the west side of Round Mountain. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Joe Vigil - #351 Espanola 1 mile Difficult This trail offers the most direct route from the western slope of the Pecos to the high country areas of the Trailrider's Wall and the base of Truchas Peaks. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Lake Johnson - #267 Pecos 2 miles Easy The rise is steady as the trail climbs almost 700 feet to the lake basin just below Redondo Peak. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Larkspur - #260 Pecos 2 miles Moderate This trail drops steadily to the Pecos River. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Las Trampas - #240 Pecos 1/2 mile Difficult This trail starts at the far end of Mora Campground and follows the Rio Mora to the junction with Bear Creek. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Lone Pine Mesa - #214 Pecos 2.5 miles Difficult The trail switchbacks up the hill leveling out now and then before entering the open meadows of Lone Pine Mesa. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Los Esteros - #226 Pecos 10 miles Moderate-Difficult Trail 226 climbs a series of switchbacks out of the Mora Valley, then parallels the Rito los Esteros toward the east. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Los Pinos Trail - #46 Cuba 5 miles Difficult This trail makes its way through the spruce, heading for the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Lost Bear Lake - #456A Pecos 1 mile Difficult The turn-off to Lost Bear Lake is located about two miles upstream from Pecos Falls. Hiking
Lucero Trail Cuba 3.8 miles Easy-Difficult On the north half, this trail is halfway up a hill. It parallels the Rio Puerco flowing at the bottom of the hill. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Mesa Laguna Route - #317 to 100 Coyote 12 miles Difficult This portion of FR 100 is steep and rocky. FR 317 is also steep. It follows Coyote Canyon Creek to the junction with FR 316. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Middle Fork - #266 Pecos 5 miles Difficult The trail drops down to the bank of the Rio la Casa and works its way around the large ridge between the Rio la Casa and the Middle Fork. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Mitchell Trail - #69 Espanola 4.4 miles Difficult The trail wanders across a low ridge until it descends to and crosses Rendija Canyon. Hiking
Monte Vista - #262 Pecos 1.5 miles Easy This trail drops down to the Rio Mora and then up to Valle Largo Hiking Pack and Saddle
Nambe - #160 Espanola 12 miles Moderate The trail starts at the north end of the dam at Nambe Reservoir and follows the Rio Nambe upstream. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Nambe Lake - #400 Espanola 1 mile Difficult The trail climbs steeply up the canyon along a major fork of the Rio Nambe. Hiking Pack and Saddle
North Azul - #264 Pecos 4 miles Moderate This trail crosses the west side of the Rito de los Chimayosos before climbing up and along a ridge between the Rito Azul and the Rito de los Chimayosos. Hiking Pack and Saddle
NORSKI - #255 Espanola 2.5 miles Easy There are several ways to cut the length this trail by using one of several cutoffs and/or skipping some of the loops, or repeating others. Hiking Cross-country skiing
OjitosCanyon - #298 Coyote 13 miles Difficult This trail starts on the south side of the Rio Chama. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Pajarito Canyon - #280 Espanola 1.5 miles Moderate This trail was rehabilitated with sections re-routed after the Cerro Grande Fire. Biking Hiking Pack and Saddle
Palomas - #50 Cuba 3.6 miles Difficulty The trail is steep for a short distance in the beginning before leveling off and heading for the San Pedro Parks via the Vacas Trail, about 7 miles from the trailhead. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Pecos-Part 1 - #24 Pecos 4 miles Easy-Difficult This trail climbs steeply to the top of a bench above the Pecos River and then maintains a moderate grade, travelling through open grassy meadows lined with mixed conifers and aspens. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Pecos-Part 2 - #24 Pecos 4.5 miles Difficult This part of the trail stays high on the ridge west of the Pecos River Hiking Pack and Saddle
Pecos River - #456 Pecos 4 miles Difficult This trail follows the Pecos River to its headwaters, then climbs the ridge to the Santa Barbara Divide. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Penas Negras - #32 Cuba 8 miles Easy This gradually rising trail is the longest trail on the Cuba District. The destinationis the San Pedro Parks, about p miles from the trailhead. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Peralta Ridge - #126 Jemez 3.5 miles Difficult Once you get to Peralta Ridge the trail drops into the steep Peralta Canyon. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Perchas - #218 Cuba 2 miles Easy This trail connects the Penas Negras and Palomas Trails by travelling along the Rito de las Perchas. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Ponderosa Ridge - #170 Espanola 12.5 miles Moderate This trail on Atalaya Mountain offers excellent views from the top and is popular due to its close proximity to Santa Fe. Biking Hiking
Quemazon - #287 Espanola 3 miles Moderate This was once an old wagon road and the ruts can still be seen along the trail. Biking Hiking
Redondo Peak - #231 Espanola 3 miles Difficult This trail ascends steeply up the Rito Frijoles, eventually gaining a ridgetop with great views and good campsites. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rio Capulin - #31 Coyote 6 miles Difficult This trail passes through heavy stands of mixed conifer, spruce, fir and aspen with some interspersed open, wet meadows along the way. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rio Chama Canyon Road - #151 Coyote 13 miles Easy This seldom used road travels through a wide valley with spectacular red cliffs on both sides. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rio En Medio - #163 Espanola 7 miles Moderate The trail drops to the canyon floor and crosses the stream several times before entering the mixed conifer forest. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rio Gallina Trail - #30 Coyote 4 miles Difficult This trail climbs a moderately steep hill before flattening out near the eastern end. It travels through mixed conifer and aspen forest with a few interspersed scenic meadows. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rio Medio - #155 Espanola 10 miles Moderate This trail switchbacks quickly down to the canyon bottom and then follows the Rio Medio upstream. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rio Puerco - Forest Road 385 Coyote 5 miles Difficult The Rio Puerco Trail provides steep access into the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rio Quemado - #153 Espanola 10 miles Difficult This trail climbs steeply before dropping over the ridgetop into the canyons of the Rio Quemado. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rito Gallina - #228 Espanola 8 miles Difficult Go north from Cundiyo on NM 503 to FR 306, then follow that for 7 miles to the turn-off for Borrego Trail 150. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rito Perro - #256 Pecos 1.5 miles Moderate The trail goes northwest across a meadow before entering the forest and climbing up a ridge via a series of switchbacks. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Rociada - #250 Pecos 10 miles Moderate This trail drops slowly 2 miles down the hill through mixed confer forests to the meadows of the Rio Mora. Hiking Pack and Saddle
San Jose - #33 Cuba 5.5 miles Difficult The trail climbs a moderate to steep 1,300' in two miles, to crest a ridge before moderating for the next 4 miles into San Pedro Parks. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Sebadillosos - #245 Pecos 2.75 miles Difficult The Sebadillosos Trail starts from Beatty's Trail #25 at Beatty's Flats and ends at the junction with Jack's Creek Trail #257. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Scout Trail - #234 Espanola 5 miles Moderate This trail is unmarked and unmaintained. Parts of it are steep, too. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Skyline-Part 1 - #251 Pecos 14 miles Difficult Pick this trail up at the top of Tesuque Peak by following FR 150 from Aspen Vista to the top of Tesuque Peak and then following the trail along the ridge to Lake Peak. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Skyline-Part 2 - #251 Pecos 12 miles Difficult From Horsethief Meadow, follow the trail east along Horsethief Creek. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Skyline-Part 3 - #251 Pecos 10 miles Difficult This east-west section of trail is up on the ridge and runs the length of the Santa Barbara Divide. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Skyline-Part 4 - #251 Pecos 14.5 miles Difficult This portion of the trail continues south through a large grassland on the eastern side of the Santa Barbara Divide. There is a cairned route along the east side of Cebolla Mountain as well as a climber's trail on the west side. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Skyline-Part 5 - #251 Pecos 10 miles Moderate From Elk Mountain, the trail enters the recently burned forest on the southern slope and shortly parallels a fence. The trail follows the fenceline for quite a ways straight down the slope. Biking Hiking Pack and Saddle
South Azul - #255 Pecos 5 miles Difficult After crossing the Rito Azul, the trail passes through dense forest and occasional large meadows along the northside of the Azul's south fork. Hiking Pack and Saddle
St. John's - #174 Espanola 1.5 miles Easy Another easy trail on Atalaya Mountain with great views over Santa Fe. Biking Hiking
Tesuque Peak Road - Forest Road 150 Espanola 2.5 miles Easy This road climbs through one of the largest stands of aspen in New Mexico Hiking Pack and Saddle
Turkey Spring - #119 Jemez 1.4 miles Moderate This trail is fairly easy grade with great views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Cochiti Lake. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Upper Nambe - #101 Espanola 1/2 mile Light The Upper Nambe Trail is a shortcut from the popular Winsor Trail #254 to the Rio Nambe. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Upper Rio Puerco Road - #93 Coyote 4.5 miles Difficult This route is a native dirt road at the end of FR 93 that can be hazardous when wet. The road travels through heavy spruce and fir with a few aspen groves in spots. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Vacas Trail - #51 Cuba 10.7 miles Easy The trail crosses San Pedro Parks Wilderness. About a mile in from the trailhead you'll come to the San Gregorio Reservoir. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Valle Largo - #248 Pecos 6.75 miles Moderate This trail crestes the ridge and drops steeply to the Rio Mora. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Valle - #289 Espanola 2.5 miles Moderate This trail was an old wagon road, then a jeep trail leading up the Canon de Valle. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Valdez - #224 Pecos 9 miles Moderate This trail climbs slowly to the top of the Santa Barbara Divide with the elevation gain being spread evenly over 9 miles of trail. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Winsor - #254 Pecos 7 miles Moderate This trail turns uphill from the stream and climbs through heavy forest to Carpenter Ridge. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Winsor Trail-Part 1 - #254 Espanola 5 miles Moderate Shortly after entering the National Forest the trail forks with the main trail bearing left. Biking Hiking
Winsor Trail-Part 2 - #254 Espanola 5 miles Moderate The downhill trail goes to Tesuque and the uphill trail toward the Pecos Wilderness. Hiking Pack and Saddle
Winsor Ridge-Part 1 - #271 Pecos 6 miles Moderate The Winsor Ridge Trail continues along the north side of the ridge above Winsor Creek and the Winsor Creek Road Hiking Pack and Saddle
Winsor Ridge-Part 2 - #271 Pecos 1.5 miles Easy At the first trail junction, bear right (north) and follow this nearly level path to Panchuela. Biking Hiking Pack and Saddle