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New Mexico
2.5 mi
Distance
795 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
North Fork Trail (269)
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North Fork Trail (269) is a scenic 2.54-mile hike featuring nearly 800 feet of elevation gain through New Mexico's diverse terrain. This moderately-paced trail offers a rewarding climb through forested slopes typical of the region, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with meaningful elevation change. The trail provides good cardiovascular challenge while remaining accessible to experienced day hikers.
Middle Fork
~3 min drive
Challenging 11-mile mountain hike with 3,195 ft elevation gain.
Serpent Lake Trail (19)
~4 min drive
Steep alpine climb to scenic mountain lake with 1,500 ft elevation gain.
Horseshoe Lake
~5 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and 937 ft elevation gain.
Santiago Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 2.26-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
North Fork
~7 min drive
A 16-mile mountain trail with steady climbing through forested New Mexico terrain.
Comales Trail (22)
~13 min drive
Easy 3.9-mile trail with minimal elevation gain, perfect for beginners.
Agua Piedra
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.86-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with 1,204 ft gain.
Trailriders
~18 min drive
Easy 2.78-mile trail with 536 ft gain, ideal for beginners.
Agua Sarca
~10 min drive
Easy 6.43-mile desert trail with minimal elevation gain near Agua Sarca.
Middle Fork Trail (24)
~13 min drive
Steep 1.57-mile forest climb with 789 ft elevation gain.