New Mexico · Hiking

Juan

3.9 mi
round trip
629 ft
climb
7,851 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Juan is a moderate hike of about 3.9 miles on natural surface in Tesuque Creek Open Space, county land about 3.6 miles from the village of Tesuque, New Mexico. The trail is an out-and-back with a one-way climb of about 629 feet, from a low point of 7,230 feet to a high of 7,851 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Santa Fe Seton show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 66°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 11 each month. Bikes are allowed on the trail. The Little Tesuque mountain biking area is just 0.2 miles away, and the South Summit Trail is about a mile off. For an overnight stay, Black Canyon (New) Campground is roughly 2.8 miles away.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Juan

    Best months: April–June and August–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

      43° / 21°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 23°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 29°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 34°

      4 wet

    5. May

      73° / 44°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 54°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 57°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 56°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 50°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 39°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 28°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 21°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Santa Fe Seton, NM, 9 mi away at 7,000 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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