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New Mexico
3.5 mi
Distance
96 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Agua Fria
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Agua Fria is an easy, scenic trail near Santa Fe that offers a gentle introduction to New Mexico hiking. With minimal elevation gain and a manageable distance, this trail is perfect for families and casual hikers looking to explore the foothills around the Agua Fria area. The trail provides pleasant forest walking with views of the surrounding landscape.
Middle Fork
~3 min drive
Challenging 11-mile mountain hike with 3,195 ft elevation gain.
Serpent Lake Trail (19)
~4 min drive
Steep alpine climb to scenic mountain lake with 1,500 ft elevation gain.
Horseshoe Lake
~5 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and 937 ft elevation gain.
Santiago Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 2.26-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
East Fork Santa Barbara
~7 min drive
Moderate 9.17-mile hike through Santa Barbara drainage with creek crossings.
Comales Trail (22)
~13 min drive
Easy 3.9-mile trail with minimal elevation gain, perfect for beginners.
Agua Piedra
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.86-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with 1,204 ft gain.
Trailriders
~18 min drive
Easy 2.78-mile trail with 536 ft gain, ideal for beginners.
North Fork
~7 min drive
A 16-mile mountain trail with steady climbing through forested New Mexico terrain.
Middle Fork Trail (24)
~13 min drive
Steep 1.57-mile forest climb with 789 ft elevation gain.