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Recreation Region: Smokey Bear Ranger District

Padilla Trail (T59)

Trail #59: The Padilla trail is 2.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 9037D and ends at the South Base Trail (T57). The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, mountain biking.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Year round

No motorized vehicles allowed

Contact Name: Smokey Bear Ranger District Office

Contact Phone: (575)-257-4095

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Address: 901 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone: 575-257-4095
Hours: M-F: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Parking

Along Forest Road 9037D.

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 2nd, 2025