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New Mexico
1.1 mi
Distance
210 ft
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Why you'll love it
Upper Nambe
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Upper Nambe is a short, scenic trail in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Santa Fe, offering a quick escape into alpine terrain with modest elevation gain. This easy hike rewards visitors with views of the Nambe watershed and surrounding peaks, making it ideal for families or those seeking a brief mountain experience without strenuous effort.
Nambe Lake
~1 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views near Santa Fe.
Winsor
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile forest hike with 1,086 ft elevation gain near Santa Fe.
Skyline Trail (251)
~2 min drive
Moderate ridge-line hike with 1,616 ft gain and panoramic high-country views.
Tesuque Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek-side hike with nearly 3,000 ft elevation gain near Santa Fe.
Stewart Lake
~6 min drive
Easy 0.74-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Lower Nambe
~2 min drive
Easy 3-mile forest walk in the Nambe area with minimal elevation gain.
Winsor Trail (254)
~2 min drive
Easy half-mile warm-up hike through Santa Fe-area woodland.
Viejo
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile hike with 1,046 ft elevation gain near Viejo, NM.
Borrego
~7 min drive
Short high desert hike near Borrego with easy access and scenic views.
Lake Katherine
~5 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,320 ft elevation gain near Lake Katherine.
