The Best Hiking in Jemez Springs

Soda Dam is a loop trail that takes you by a hot spring located near Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Cat Mesa Via Peiffer Trail is an out-and-back trail located near Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Turn right off of the 4 onto Camp Shaver Ln. This takes you to a parking area with a sign for Battleship Rock Campsite. This is where the trail begins. It will take you to hot springs and Jemez falls. Dog-friendly trail, accessible year round. 

McCauley Hot Springs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Jemez Falls to McCauley Hot Springs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot spring located near Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Jemez Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Exit Interstate 550 and head North on Highway 4 heading towards Jemez Springs. The Spence Hot Springs Parking Lot and Trailhead is about 25 miles North off Highway 4. The trail starts on a decline into the canyon for about 800 feet before you cross the bridge over the scenic river. Continue follo...

Spence Hot Springs Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot spring located near Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico.

Stable Mesa is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico.

East Fork Trailhead to Battleship Rock Trailhead via East Fork Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

75 minutes north of Albuquerque, Las Conchas is a trailhead that sits right off the highway with two accessible, although small, parking lots.  Right out of the gate the wide and well worn trail drops down to follow the river north through a wide mountain valley lined with large stands of trees, ...

East Fork Trail via Las Conchas Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Although you can reach these hot springs via the main trail in the winter, the Thompson Ridge route is a shorter option that comes in from above the springs rather than below. If you go in winter, you'll need winter route finding skills for the trail (there's no signage at any point) and an all w...

These hot springs are a short hike from the parking area along the top of Forest Service Road 376. I've added additional details below in the event that the road is closed due to seasonality or you prefer to stretch your legs for a significantly longer, yet scenic hike. The GPX track is displayin...

Cerro La Jara Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Coyote Call Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jemez Springs, New Mexico.