The Best Backpacking in Santa Fe
Looking for the best backpacking in Santa Fe? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Santa Fe. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Santa Fe
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
Lake Katherine via Winsor Trail
13.45 mi / 2864 ft gainLake Katherine via Winsor Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Anatoli Route
16.37 mi / 4856 ft gainAnatoli Route is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Fe, New Mexico.Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Raven's Ridge - Windsor Loop
10.76 mi / 2828 ft gainRaven's Ridge - Windsor Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Fe, New Mexico.Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Backpack to Lake Katherine in the Pecos Wilderness
5.016 mi / 1450 ft gainAccessible June through October, snow lingers on the trail late into the summer. This is a very popular, well-marked route so if it's solitude you're seeking, you'll probably be disappointed. At least on the weekend.The trailhead is at the parking lot for Ski Santa Fe. You'll climb from 10,250 to...Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Katherine Lake
10.58 mi / 3625 ft gainKatherine Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Spirit Lake, Katherine Lake, Stewart Lake, and Lake Johnson Loop
22.38 mi / 5223 ft gainSpirit Lake, Katherine Lake, Stewart Lake, and Lake Johnson Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Spirit Lake and Stewart Lake Loop
13.56 mi / 3097 ft gainSpirit Lake and Stewart Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more -
Pecos, New Mexico
Hike the South Pasture Loop Trail
3.8 mi / 196 ft gainThe South Pasture Loop trail, while part of the Pecos NHP, isn't in the main park. Currently, this trail is only open on the weekends and the road gate closes at 1pm. The trail itself closes at 3pm, and takes about 2-3 hours unless you plan on hiking for speed. No pets allowed. 0.7 miles down th...Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Truchas Peak Loop
28.86 mi / 6660 ft gainTruchas Peak Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Jack's Creek Trail
12.72 mi / 2736 ft gainJack's Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Truchas Lakes
24.47 mi / 4797 ft gainTruchas Lakes is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Beatty's Trail
16.38 mi / 2933 ft gainBeatty's Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Hamilton Mesa Trail
9.86 mi / 1070 ft gainHamilton Mesa Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Beatty's Trail: Hamilton Mesa Trails 249 and 260
11.22 mi / 1739 ft gainBeatty's Trail: Hamilton Mesa Trails 249 and 260 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Santa Fe, New Mexico.Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Mora Flats
7.24 mi / 1014 ft gainMora Flats is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Fe, New Mexico.Read more -
Tererro, New Mexico
Hamilton Mesa to Pecos Trail
23.35 mi / 3015 ft gainHamilton Mesa to Pecos Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Tererro, New Mexico.Read more
