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New Mexico
4.0 mi
Distance
1,860 ft
Gain
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 21 h ago · oldest 25 d
problem: Agency alerts
16 active alerts in Carson National Forest; most severe: Current Wildfire Activity
USFS25 d ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 59°F / low 45°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for hike
OpenWeather21 h ago
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Jicarita Creek
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Jicarita Creek Trail offers a moderately challenging ascent through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, following a scenic creek drainage with steady elevation gain through mixed conifer forest. This 4-mile route provides excellent access to high-country terrain with reliable water sources and opportunities to explore the upper watershed. The trail is popular for its relatively direct approach to alpine meadows and ridgeline views.
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Bear Mountain
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~10 min drive
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East Fork Santa Barbara
~7 min drive
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