New Mexico · Hiking

Neblina's

1.3 mi
round trip
158 ft
climb
7,272 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

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Neblina's is a short, out-and-back hike of about 1.3 miles in the Espanola Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest in northern New Mexico. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail sits at roughly 7,100 feet, with a high point of about 7,272 feet. The climb is rated hard, and the route gains about 158 feet. The trail surface is natural, and bikes are allowed. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Los Alamos weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, while July and August bring the most wet days. Several other trails and climbing areas sit within a short distance. Rendija and the Upper Guaje Trail (299) are each about 0.1 mile away, and the Los Alamos & White Rock climbing area is also about 0.1 mile off. The Dot Grant Trail is about 0.2 mile away.

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

    Best time to visit Neblina's

    Best months: April–June and September–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

      40° / 21°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 24°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 30°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 35°

      6 wet

    5. May

      70° / 44°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 53°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 57°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 55°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 49°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 38°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 28°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 21°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Los Alamos, NM, 3.3 mi away at 7,424 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.