New Mexico · Hiking

Juniper Spur Trail

0.2 mi
distance
29 ft
climb
6,882 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Juniper Spur Trail is a short loop hike in New Mexico, about 0.6 miles from the town of Forest Park. The route is easy, covering roughly 0.2 miles with a total elevation gain of 29 feet, from a low point of 6,834 feet to a high of 6,882 feet. The weather is most comfortable from May through September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sandia Park show highs around 73°F in May and 77°F in September, while winter highs sit in the low to mid 40s and lows dip into the teens. Several other trails lie within a tenth of a mile, including Abbey Alley Trail, Jonesey's Jaunt and Mud Spring Loop Trail. For climbing, Ranger Station Wall is about 3.5 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Juniper Spur Trail

    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, 6.1 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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