Trails in North Central New Mexico

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• Trail · North Central NM

  Chamisa Trailhead

  Chamisa Trail is a 2.5-mile loop trail in Santa Fe National Forest, located on Hyde Park Road near Santa Fe. The trail winds through ponderosa pine forest with moderate difficulty and approximately 600-1,100 feet of elevation gain. The terrain consists of natural singletrack with sections of smooth hardpack and rockier areas near the saddle. The trail is well-shaded and suitable for both hiking and mountain biking (dogs must be leashed). The route features a steeper uphill section in the first half, with the best visiting season April through October.

  1.6 mi · Moderate · Hiking

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• Trail · North Central NM

  Guadalupe Ruin

  A steep, unimproved footpath leads 0.25 miles to a single-story masonry pueblo—the easternmost Chacoan Outlier—situated atop an isolated sandstone mesa rising 200 feet. The site contains at least 39 rectangular rooms and 7 semi-subterranean kivas (two stabilized and roofed). Reoccupied in the late 13th century by Mesa Verde immigrants. Archaeological resources are protected under the Antiquities Act and ARPA; violators face up to 5 years imprisonment and $250,000 fines. The mesa top offers expansive views across the Rio Puerco Valley. Remote location requires high-clearance vehicle access (approximately 2 hours from Albuquerque).