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New Mexico
9.2 mi
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East Fork Santa Barbara
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The East Fork Santa Barbara trail is a moderate day hike offering access to the scenic Santa Barbara drainage in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This 9.17-mile route traverses mixed conifer forest with riparian features along the creek, providing excellent opportunities to experience the high country ecosystem of northern New Mexico. The trail combines steady elevation gain with beautiful mountain scenery typical of the region's premier hiking destinations.
Horseshoe Lake
~3 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and 937 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork Santa Barbara
~6 min drive
Long backcountry trek through Santa Barbara drainage with significant elevation gain.
Jicarita Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side climb in the Sangre de Cristos with 1,860 ft elevation gain.
Serpent Lake Trail (19)
~7 min drive
Steep alpine climb to scenic mountain lake with 1,500 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Trail (269)
~7 min drive
Scenic 2.54-mile climb with 795 ft gain through New Mexico forest.
Agua Fria
~7 min drive
Easy 3.5-mile foothills walk near Santa Fe with minimal elevation gain.
Middle Fork Trail (24)
~8 min drive
Steep 1.57-mile forest climb with 789 ft elevation gain.
San Leonardo
~8 min drive
Easy 3.34-mile loop with gentle terrain near San Leonardo.
West Fork Santa Barbara
~8 min drive
Remote 17.4-mile canyon trek through Santa Barbara wilderness.
Trampas Lake
~8 min drive
Alpine lake hike with 9.74 miles through northern New Mexico's high country.
