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New Mexico
4.7 mi
Distance
1,745 ft
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Atalaya
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Atalaya is a moderately challenging ascent near Santa Fe that rewards hikers with significant elevation gain over a relatively compact distance. This trail climbs through piñon-juniper forest with steady switchbacks, offering excellent views of the surrounding high desert landscape and the Santa Fe area below. The trail is popular for its accessible yet rewarding difficulty level and is a local favorite for building cardiovascular fitness.
Pecos National Historical Park
~26 min drive
<p>From wagon ruts to trading posts, remnants of the historical Santa Fe Trail can still be seen at Pecos National Historical Park. Settlers and travelers riding the trail between Santa Fe, NM and Independence, MO passed right by the remnants of Pecos Pueblo. Long before Europ…
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