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New Mexico
8.8 mi
Distance
252 ft
Gain
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 23 h ago · oldest 28 d
caution: Agency alerts
5 active alerts in Santa Fe National Forest; most severe: Santa Fe Watershed Closure Order on the Espanola Ranger District
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 71°F / low 46°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for hike
OpenWeather23 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Potrero
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The Potrero Trail is a moderate 8.8-mile out-and-back hike offering a pleasant day outing through New Mexico's high desert landscape. With modest elevation gain of 252 feet, this trail provides accessible hiking with steady terrain suitable for most skill levels. The route traverses typical New Mexico plateau country with expansive views and the opportunity to experience the region's characteristic piñon-juniper ecosystem.
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