Cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment is available for rent from a variety of shops in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Snowshoes are also available for rent at the Los Alamos YMCA and the Valles Caldera National Monument Visitors Center.
Jemez and Cuba Trails: These trails are not groomed. They are maintained by volunteers. Trail conditions may vary, and visitors should be prepared for inclement weather and cross-country travel.
Jemez Ranger District: Forest Service Roads 376, 289 and 10 are typically closed to motorized vehicles from Decemb...
Cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment is available for rent from a variety of shops in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Snowshoes are also available for rent at the Los Alamos YMCA and the Valles Caldera National Monument Visitors Center.
Jemez and Cuba Trails: These trails are not groomed. They are maintained by volunteers. Trail conditions may vary, and visitors should be prepared for inclement weather and cross-country travel.
Jemez Ranger District: Forest Service Roads 376, 289 and 10 are typically closed to motorized vehicles from December 31 to April 15 and are options for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during that time period. Call the Jemez Ranger District at 575-829-3535 for current road closure information. Los Griegos Trails (Map) - Located about 4.6 miles west of the entrance to the Valle Caldera National Preserve.
The Coyote Ranger District, the northernmost district of the Santa Fe National Forest, encompasses 265,100 acres. The Chama River Canyon Wilderness and the northern section of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness provide amazing recreation opportunities. Visitors delight in floating the Wild and Scenic Rio Chama or hiking in the San Pedro Parks to escape the summer heat. The Coyote Ranger District also has 40 miles of the famous Continental Divide Scenic Trail system passing through its canyons and forests.
The Cuba Ranger District is located in the western part of the Santa Fe National Forest and shares the San Pedro Parks Wilderness with the Coyote Ranger District. San Pedro Parks Wilderness is easily accessed through the San Gregorio Lake Trailhead, and the district also provides access to the Continental Divide Scenic Trail. The Rio De Las Vacas and Clear Creek Campgrounds provide visitors with scenic views of the surrounding mountains. It’s the perfect weekend getaway and a respite from the New Mexico summer heat. Bull elk bugle in the fall, and quaking aspen change their colors to gold as temperatures cool.
Española Ranger District contains the western segment of the iconic Pecos Wilderness, the Caja Del Rio Plateau, and many more scenic areas. The Truchas Peaks border the Pecos/Las Vegas and Española ranger district boundaries and are a popular hiking destination. Every fall, people are drawn to Hyde Park Road to view the enchanting golden fall foliage of the quaking aspen. There are plenty of developed sites to stop and enjoy the view! Both the Santa Fe and Los Alamos areas have trails nearby maintained by the Forest Service, providing an escape from city life and the summer heat.
There are four geographic regions that make up the Espanola Ranger District within the Santa Fe National Forest. These are the Forest lands South of Abiquiu, the Forest lands around Los Alamos, the Forest Lands West of Santa Fe known as the Caja del Rio, and the Forest Land North of Santa Fe within the Sangre de Cristo Range. A general map of popular recreation sites and trails in each of these areas can be seen by selecting the map area of interest below:
The Jemez Ranger District is home to the Jemez National Recreation Area, located within the Jemez Mountains. A drive through the district reveals multiple cultural landmarks and impressive geological formations. Red rock canyons, round peaks, colorful mesas and clear blue skies provide an inspiring backdrop. Cottonwood gallery forests dot the lower recreation sites and provide shade for anglers in the summer, turning brilliant hues of gold and yellow in the fall. In the higher elevations, quaking aspen take over and display their foliage of gold and red. Trails lead to hot springs and waterfalls, glimpses of the Valles Caldera, and majestic views of the mountains. A visit to the district will leave you enchanted by the land that the people of the Jemez Pueblo have lived in for generations.
