Horse Riding and Camping
Horseback riding and packing are popular activities in the Santa Fe National Forest, especially in the high country. All four designated Wilderness areas are open for horsepacking, and many other trails as well. Be aware of group size limits in Wilderness (look for specific wilderness restrictions on www.wilderness.net), and learn the Leave No Trace principles specific to stock use. This would include things like using a highline rather than tying stock to trees and using only weed seed free feed.
As always, use caution with fire and pack out anything you pack in.
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Agua Condida Trail #236
The Agua Condida trail is 2.4 miles long. It begins at Road 424 and ends at Grant Boundary. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Agua Fria Trail #233
The Agua Fria trail is 2.8 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 113E and ends at Trail 269. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking. Trail…
Agua Piedra Trail #278
The Agua Piedra trail is 3.0 miles long. It begins at Trail 277 and ends at Forest/santa Clara Boundary. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Agua Sarca Trail #228
The Agua Sarca trail is 8.4 miles long. It begins at Trail 150 and ends at Trail 156. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding
Alamitos Trail #3
The Alamitos trail is 0.5 miles long. It begins at Road 1850 and ends at Trail 278. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Anastacio Trail
The Anastacio Ttrail, at an elevation of approximately 10,200 ft, is 3.0 miles long. It begins at Trail 46 and ends at Trail 51, and is located entirely within San Pedro Parks Wilderness. Uses:…
Apache Trail #104
The Apache trail is 10.0 miles long. It begins at Highway 84 and ends at Road 418. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding and hiking.
Bancos Loop Trail #107
The Bancos Loop trail is 13.0 miles long. It begins at End Of Road 422 and ends at Same. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Beattys Trail #25
The Beattys trail is 22.5 miles long. It begins at Jack's Creek Trailhead and ends at the Santa Barbara TH on the Carson National Forest. Uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding. Special…
Beaver Creek Trail #247
Beaver Creek trail is 12.9 miles long. It begins at Hermits Peak/Porvenir trailhead and ends at Trail 251. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding. Trail…