New Mexico · Hiking

Seco

7.2 mi
round trip
692 ft
climb
9,142 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Seco is a hard hike in the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back of about 7 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 692 feet, taking you from a low point of about 8,433 feet to a high of about 9,142 feet. It is open year-round. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically June and July, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 72 to 74°F and lows in the mid-40s. Winter is cold, with typical January highs around 36°F and lows near 9°F. Bikes are allowed on the trail, and the surface is natural. The closest neighbors are Mesa Del Medio, about a mile away, and the Mesa del Medio Trail (97) and Mogote, both within about 1.6 miles. For climbing, Eclipse Buttress is about 5.4 miles off.