Name: Pajarito Canyon Trail
Rating: 3.5

“A steep climb or great descent off Pajarito Mountain.”

— Taber West

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This trail begins near the top of the Nail Trail and starts climbing immediately. After a quarter of a mile it flattens out some, but is still steep. It enters a rocky section and the switchbacks begin for the next mile, as the trail climbs the ridge to the south, then the trail flattens out as it curves around to the top of Pajarito Mountain. The views are great from this trail, but it may be a better downhill for those that are not very fit.

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Local Club: Los Alamos Singletrack Association

Land Manager: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest Office

Jul 20, 2017: Peggy Fire Update - Jemez Ranger District

Jul 20, 2017: SFNF to Manage Lightning-Caused Fire on Cuba Ranger District for Resource Benefits

Jul 19, 2017: Alameda Fire Update

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3.5 from 2 votes

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Near top Pajarito Canyon trail near ski hill

Coming down Pajarito Canyon Trail looking east - Pajarito Creek is on the right.

Pajarito Canyon switchback

Nail trail from just above junction with Pajarito Canyon Trail

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2.6 Miles 4.2 Kilometers Singletrack	1,394' 425 m Ascent -134' -41 m Descent
9,830' 2,996 m High 8,439' 2,572 m Low	11% Avg Grade (6°) 26% Max Grade (15°)
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Pajarito Canyon Trail

2.6 Miles 4.2 Kilometers

Singletrack

1,394' 425 m

-134' -41 m

9,830' 2,996 m

8,439' 2,572 m

11%

26%

All Clear

“A steep climb or great descent off Pajarito Mountain.”