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New Mexico
2.1 mi
Distance
993 ft
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Why you'll love it
Nambe Lake
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Nambe Lake is a scenic alpine destination offering rewarding views for a relatively short hike. The trail gains nearly 1,000 feet of elevation through forested terrain typical of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, leading to a pristine mountain lake nestled in a high-altitude basin. This accessible yet moderately steep hike provides excellent opportunities for photography, fishing, and enjoying subalpine meadows.
Upper Nambe
~1 min drive
Easy 1-mile alpine hike near Santa Fe with gentle elevation gain.
Lower Nambe
~1 min drive
Easy 3-mile forest walk in the Nambe area with minimal elevation gain.
Winsor
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile forest hike with 1,086 ft elevation gain near Santa Fe.
Winsor Trail (254)
~2 min drive
Easy half-mile warm-up hike through Santa Fe-area woodland.
Skyline Trail (251)
~2 min drive
Moderate ridge-line hike with 1,616 ft gain and panoramic high-country views.
Skyline Trail (251)
~3 min drive
Steep 3.5-mile climb with 1,776 ft gain offering ridge-top views.
Tesuque Creek Trail (152)
~4 min drive
Easy creek-side walk in Santa Fe foothills with minimal elevation gain.
Lake Katherine
~5 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,320 ft elevation gain near Lake Katherine.
Tesuque Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek-side hike with nearly 3,000 ft elevation gain near Santa Fe.
Winsor Trail (254)
~6 min drive
Steep, short forest climb near Santa Fe with significant elevation gain.