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New Mexico
4.7 mi
Distance
1,616 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Skyline Trail (251)
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Skyline Trail (251) is a moderately challenging 4.74-mile route featuring nearly 1,600 feet of elevation gain, offering rewarding ridge-line views and alpine terrain. This trail showcases the scenic high country of New Mexico with steady climbing through diverse vegetation zones. The trail's name reflects its ridgeline character, providing expansive vistas of the surrounding landscape.
Winsor
~0 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile forest hike with 1,086 ft elevation gain near Santa Fe.
Skyline Trail (251)
~1 min drive
Steep 3.5-mile climb with 1,776 ft gain offering ridge-top views.
Upper Nambe
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile alpine hike near Santa Fe with gentle elevation gain.
Holy Ghost
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.26-mile mountain hike with 2,508 ft elevation gain in Pecos Wilderness.
Lake Katherine
~3 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,320 ft elevation gain near Lake Katherine.
Winsor Trail (254)
~3 min drive
Steep, short forest climb near Santa Fe with significant elevation gain.
Nambe Lake
~2 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views near Santa Fe.
Dockweiler
~9 min drive
Expert 17.91-mile high-altitude trek with 2,963 ft elevation gain.
Lower Nambe
~4 min drive
Easy 3-mile forest walk in the Nambe area with minimal elevation gain.
Tesuque Creek Trail (152)
~6 min drive
Easy creek-side walk in Santa Fe foothills with minimal elevation gain.
