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New Mexico
9.2 mi
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What we do know
Inside Carson National Forest
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Why you'll love it
East Fork Santa Barbara
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The East Fork Santa Barbara trail is a moderate day hike offering access to the scenic Santa Barbara drainage in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This 9.17-mile route traverses mixed conifer forest with riparian features along the creek, providing excellent opportunities to experience the high country ecosystem of northern New Mexico. The trail combines steady elevation gain with beautiful mountain scenery typical of the region's premier hiking destinations.
Middle Fork Santa Barbara
~6 min drive
Long backcountry trek through Santa Barbara drainage with significant elevation gain.
Jicarita Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side climb in the Sangre de Cristos with 1,860 ft elevation gain.
Serpent Lake Trail (19)
~7 min drive
Steep alpine climb to scenic mountain lake with 1,500 ft elevation gain.
Santiago Lake
~11 min drive
Easy 2.26-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
West Fork Santa Barbara
~8 min drive
Remote 17.4-mile canyon trek through Santa Barbara wilderness.
San Leonardo
~8 min drive
Easy 3.34-mile loop with gentle terrain near San Leonardo.
North Fork Trail (269)
~7 min drive
Scenic 2.54-mile climb with 795 ft gain through New Mexico forest.
Trailriders
~14 min drive
Easy 2.78-mile trail with 536 ft gain, ideal for beginners.
Trampas Lake
~8 min drive
Alpine lake hike with 9.74 miles through northern New Mexico's high country.
Agua Piedra
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.86-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with 1,204 ft gain.
