New Mexico · Hiking

San Jose

9.7 mi
round trip
1,287 ft
climb
10,484 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is San Jose open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cuba Ranger District. It doesn't name San Jose, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Cuba Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

San Jose is a hard hike in the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 9.7 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,287 feet, taking you from a low point of about 9,337 feet to a high of about 10,484 feet. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses, but not bikes. The open season runs from about May 31 to December 1, so plan for a trip in late spring through early fall. Several other hikes sit within a few miles. River Trail is about 1.4 miles away, Pelones about 1.6 miles, Upper Gallina about 2 miles, and Rio Gallina about 2.8 miles.