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East Fork Trailhead #137

The East Fork Trailhead is located off of NM State Highway 4. The location of this at the mid-point of the East Fork Trail (Forest Trail 137), approximately one mile east of the Jemez Falls Campground. 

Maps: 

Cross the highway, the East Fork Trail winds to the Jemez Falls Trailhead is an easy downhill one mile hike. The trail meanders through aspen and pines as it trends downhill towards Jemez Falls. Hiking east and slightly uphill the trail leads through aspen groves and pine/fir forests with views of the 11,000 foot Redondo Peak along the 5 mile hike in rolling terrain.

Facilities: Vault toilets, picnic tables and paved parking.

Special Instructions: 

Pack out trash and leave the trail clean for others to enjoy.

No camping within one-quarter mile of trailhead, 400 feet of McCauley Warm Spring and 200 feet of river and springs. No glass containers are permitted; use only plastic containers. Pets must be leashed at all times while in trailhead area and on trail.

Current Conditions
East Fork Trailhead area is OPEN for the Season. Please be advised there is a $5.00 Day use fee at this day use site. For ease of use download the Recreation.gov app prior to arriving and be signed in. You can pay for the site through the app without cellular service. Enjoy the 2025 Season

General Information

April - November

Day use only. No overnight camping within one-quarter mile of trailhead location.  

No camping within one-quarter mile of trailhead, 400 feet of McCauleys Warm Spring and 200 feet of river and springs. No glass containers. Pets must be leashed at all times while in trailhead area and on trail.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.82079497

Longitude: -106.59112658

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 9th, 2025