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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 Jess shows the guys how it's done on the lip-y drop mid-way down Jagged Axe.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Chips & Salsa

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

Pecos, NM
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Favorite Jess shows the guys how it's done on the lip-y drop mid-way down Jagged Axe.
Difficult 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
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Favorite Sandy arroyos.
Difficult 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
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Santa Fe National Forest Biking

  • 70 Miles 112 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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1.6 mi 2.5 km #1Holy Molé
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Pecos, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Pecos, NM 22 
1.3 mi 2.0 km #2Chili Dog
Difficult Difficult
Pecos, NM
Difficult Difficult
Pecos, NM 15 
2.7 mi 4.4 km #3Jagged Axe
Difficult Difficult
Pecos, NM
Difficult Difficult
Pecos, NM 11 
1.4 mi 2.3 km #4Chips and Salsa
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
0.6 mi 0.9 km #5Janker DH
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Pecos, NM
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Pecos, NM
4.2 mi 6.8 km #6Cairn Me Up
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
0.7 mi 1.1 km #7Upper Ruiz
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
0.9 mi 1.4 km #8Ruiz Canyon
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
1.8 mi 2.9 km #9Snack Pack
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM 11 
1.3 mi 2.1 km #1030 Acre Wood
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Pecos, NM

Photos of Santa Fe National Forest - 180

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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

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