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New Mexico
18.6 mi
Distance
2,837 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Apache
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The Apache Trail is a challenging high-desert trek that traverses the rugged terrain surrounding the Apache area of New Mexico. With nearly 19 miles of distance and substantial elevation gain, this route offers hikers an immersive experience through diverse New Mexico landscapes, likely featuring pinyon-juniper woodlands and open ridgelines with expansive views. This is a serious undertaking best suited for experienced hikers seeking solitude and a full day of wilderness exploration.
Madera
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile forest hike with 651 ft elevation gain near Santa Fe.
San Lorenzo
~15 min drive
Moderate 4.5-mile hike with 434 ft gain through piñon-juniper forest.
Tsi'pin
~21 min drive
Short, accessible New Mexico trail with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Guaje Canyon Trail (282)
~30 min drive
Short canyon hike with steady climb through piñon-juniper forest north of Santa Fe.
Palacio
~6 min drive
Moderate 10.56-mile hike with 622 ft elevation gain near Palacio, NM.
Canada Gonzales
~22 min drive
Moderate 4.82-mile climb with 1,278 ft gain through piñon-juniper forest.
Mesa Del Medio
~28 min drive
Easy mesa-top hike with high desert views and minimal elevation gain.
Piedra Canyon Trail
~30 min drive
Short canyon walk through New Mexico's scenic piedra formations.
Espinosa
~6 min drive
Challenging 19.5-mile mountain trek with 2,662 ft elevation gain.
Chihuahuenos
~30 min drive
A 4.8-mile trail with 579 ft gain through New Mexico's Chihuahuenos region.