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New Mexico
1.8 mi
Distance
868 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Upper Guaje Trail (299)
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Upper Guaje Trail is a steep, short climb through piñon-juniper forest in the Jemez Mountains foothills north of Santa Fe. This trail gains nearly 900 feet in less than two miles, making it an excellent cardiovascular workout with rewarding views of the surrounding ridges and valleys. The trail is popular for its accessibility and challenging elevation gain relative to its brief distance.
Neblina's
~0 min drive
Short, easy hike with minimal elevation gain near Neblina's.
Rendija
~0 min drive
Easy 2.56-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Rendija.
Guaje Canyon Road
~0 min drive
Easy canyon walk near Santa Fe with minimal elevation gain.
Cabra Loop
~2 min drive
Moderate 6-mile loop with 843 ft gain and scenic New Mexico vistas.
Pajarito
~2 min drive
Moderate 8-mile foothills trail with 1,300 ft gain near Pajarito, NM.
Perimeter Trail (290)
~1 min drive
Easy 1.35-mile loop with 384 ft elevation gain.
Mitchell
~3 min drive
Moderate 4.88-mile climb with 1,705 ft gain near Mitchell, NM.
Bayo Benches Loop
~1 min drive
Easy, short loop with minimal elevation gain near Bayo Benches.
Rendija Crack Loop
~1 min drive
Ultra-short loop through a narrow rock crack formation.
Beanfield Mesa Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 1.09-mile mesa walk with minimal elevation gain.
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