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New Mexico
23.3 mi
Distance
3,555 ft
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Why you'll love it
Middle Fork Santa Barbara
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Middle Fork Santa Barbara is a challenging backcountry trek that traverses the scenic Santa Barbara drainage system in northern New Mexico. This 23+ mile journey gains over 3,500 feet of elevation while navigating forested terrain and canyon passages, offering solitude and pristine wilderness experience for experienced hikers.
Jicarita Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate creek-side climb in the Sangre de Cristos with 1,860 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork Trail (24)
~2 min drive
Steep 1.57-mile forest climb with 789 ft elevation gain.
Bear Mountain
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.72-mile hike with 2,740 ft gain to Bear Mountain summit.
East Fork Santa Barbara
~6 min drive
Moderate 9.17-mile hike through Santa Barbara drainage with creek crossings.
Trampas Lake
~6 min drive
Alpine lake hike with 9.74 miles through northern New Mexico's high country.
Comales Trail (22)
~6 min drive
Easy 3.9-mile trail with minimal elevation gain, perfect for beginners.
Centennial
~7 min drive
Challenging 17.47-mile backcountry trail with 2,537 ft elevation gain in northern New Mexico.
Horseshoe Lake
~8 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and 937 ft elevation gain.
San Leonardo
~9 min drive
Easy 3.34-mile loop with gentle terrain near San Leonardo.
Agua Piedra
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.86-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with 1,204 ft gain.
