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New Mexico
0.4 mi
Distance
130 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Rito Quemado Trail (157)
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Rito Quemado Trail is a short, accessible walk through the foothills of northern New Mexico, offering a quick escape into the landscape without requiring significant time or effort. This brief trail provides an excellent option for families, beginners, or those seeking a gentle warm-up hike before tackling longer routes in the region.
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~3 min drive
Long, steep mountain trail with nearly 4,000 ft elevation gain in northern New Mexico.
Panchuela West
~12 min drive
Steady 3-mile climb gaining over 1,000 feet in the northern New Mexico foothills.
Borrego
~15 min drive
Short high desert hike near Borrego with easy access and scenic views.
Winsor Trail (254)
~20 min drive
Steep, short forest climb near Santa Fe with significant elevation gain.
Rio Molino
~3 min drive
Challenging 12.48-mile mountain hike with 3,334 ft elevation gain.
Jose Vigil
~13 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile climb with 2,000 ft elevation gain in northern New Mexico.
East Baldy
~17 min drive
Steep 1.16-mile summit hike with 679 ft elevation gain.
Winsor Trail (254)
~21 min drive
Easy half-mile warm-up hike through Santa Fe-area woodland.
Rito Quemado
~4 min drive
Short piñon-juniper woodland walk in northern New Mexico.
Vigil Lake
~14 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,178 ft elevation gain near Vigil Lake.