New Mexico · Hiking

Jacques' Run

0.1 mi
distance
35 ft
climb
6,932 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Jacques' Run is a short, easy hike in New Mexico, about 0.7 miles from the town of Forest Park. The route is just over 0.1 mile long, with a total elevation gain of 35 feet, so it's a quick stop rather than a full-day outing. The trail starts at about 6,860 feet and climbs to about 6,932 feet. It pairs easily with other short routes in the area. Dove Trail and Juniper Spur Trail both lie about 0.1 mile away, and Mud Spring Loop Trail is about 0.2 mile off. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Sandia Park weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, with lows in the low 40s. Winter is cold, with January highs near 44°F and lows around 19°F. The hike takes about half an hour, so plan on a short visit.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Jacques' Run

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 19°

    2. Feb

      48° / 22°

    3. Mar

      55° / 26°

    4. Apr

      63° / 34°

    5. May

      73° / 41°

    6. Jun

      83° / 49°

    7. Jul

      83° / 53°

    8. Aug

      80° / 52°

    9. Sep

      77° / 46°

    10. Oct

      65° / 36°

    11. Nov

      54° / 24°

    12. Dec

      43° / 18°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sandia Park, NM, 5.9 mi away at 7,030 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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