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Santa Fe National Forest

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Some of the most exquisite alpine scenery in the Southwest is found in this National Forest. Here, you can find the headwaters of Pecos, Jemez, and Gallinas Rivers; mountain streams; lakes; and trout fishing. Consider visiting one of many nearby Indian pueblos, Spanish missions, and Indian ruins. Golden aspens grace the high country from September to October and snow blankets Santa Fe Ski Basin in winter.

Recommended Routes in Santa Fe National Forest - 3

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Favorite Sandy arroyos.
Difficult

Dead Dog Well Loop

20.9 mi 33.6 km 1,733' Up 528.21 m Up 1,733' Down 528.24 m Down

El Rancho, NM
Favorite Jess shows the guys how it's done on the lip-y drop mid-way down Jagged Axe.
Difficult

Big Mountain Enduro: Santa Fe

21.5 mi 34.6 km 4,646' Up 1415.97 m Up 4,654' Down 1418.39 m Down

Pecos, NM
Favorite Jess shows the guys how it's done on the lip-y drop mid-way down Jagged Axe.
Intermediate

Chips & Salsa

5.0 mi 8.1 km 840' Up 256.18 m Up 842' Down 256.6 m Down

Pecos, NM

Santa Fe National Forest Biking

  • 117 Miles 188 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 24 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 11 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Santa Fe National Forest - 35

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1.2 mi 1.9 km #1Dead Dog Trail
Intermediate
El Rancho, NM
Intermediate
El Rancho, NM
3.8 mi 6.1 km #2Road 24J
Intermediate
Agua Fria, NM
Intermediate
Agua Fria, NM
1.3 mi 2.1 km #3Road 24JD
Intermediate
Agua Fria, NM
Intermediate
Agua Fria, NM
3.5 mi 5.7 km #4Road 24M
Intermediate
White Rock, NM
Intermediate
White Rock, NM
2.2 mi 3.5 km #5Jagged Axe Access Road
Intermediate
Pecos, NM
Intermediate
Pecos, NM
1.3 mi 2.0 km #6Chili Dog
Difficult
Pecos, NM
Difficult
Pecos, NM 14 
5.5 mi 8.8 km #7Ghost Town
Difficult
Pecos, NM
Difficult
Pecos, NM
8.6 mi 13.8 km #8Glorieta Baldy Road (375)
Intermediate
Pecos, NM
Intermediate
Pecos, NM
4.9 mi 7.9 km #9Lemitas Trail #405
Intermediate/Difficult
Ohkay Owingeh, NM
Intermediate/Difficult
Ohkay Owingeh, NM
0.5 mi 0.8 km #10Window Rock Spur
Difficult
Ohkay Owingeh, NM
Difficult
Ohkay Owingeh, NM

Photos of Santa Fe National Forest - 164

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One of several rideable bridges across the East Fork of the Jemez River.
Oct 8, 2014 near Los Alamos, NM
Jagged Axe ain't no joke!
May 30, 2017 near Pecos, NM
Jess shows the guys how it's done on the lip-y drop mid-way down Jagged Axe.
May 30, 2017 near Pecos, NM
Chili Dog from top to bottom. Lots of chunk and fun natural features make this trail a standout at Glorieta.
Jun 2, 2017 near Pecos, NM
Valles Caldera has wide open spaces - watch for elk
Dec 2, 2017 near Los Alamos, NM
The Arroyo de las Lemitas Trail leads to some spectacular views of the New Mexico high desert and geologic features
Dec 26, 2017 near Ohkay O…, NM
Heading CCW on the Dale Ball Outer Limits.
Mar 29, 2018 near Santa Fe, NM
Flowing down Hole Molé on a beautiful spring day...
Apr 17, 2018 near Pecos, NM