Contact Info
- Phone:
- 505-757-6121
Basics
- Length:
- 3.5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 2.5 - 3.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 9840 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 9840 feet to 10960 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1120 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
The Chimayosos Trail has a reasonably uniform grade and is a good route for those seeking solitude and a more challenging experience. From Beatty's Flats, follow Beatty's Trail 25 up the Rito del Padre one mile to Chimayosos Trail 246. Turn west up the Rito Azul drainage and proceed upstream for half a mile. Near the junction on the Rito Azul and the Rito de los Chimayosos, the trail continues up the east bank of the Rito de los Chimayosos. The trail passes through spruce forests and meadows, making two stream crossings in the next mile. Continue up the east side, crossing meadows with views of the Truchas Peaks. Expect to find multiple trails in the meadows. After a few miles, the trail climbs away from the creek and passes through a wooded area where it may be difficult to follow. The trail ends at the junction with Jack's Creek Trail 257.
Tour Companies
Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing
- Santa Fe Area
- Snowshoeing, Hiking
- 505-660-0394
From alpine to desert, Outspire guides enrich your experience by giving context to your hike. So that your destination is not only what you see, but a sense of where the area fits in New Mexico's history, geology and natural world. Our hiking guides are experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated to share the joy of being outside! Day hikes and winter snowshoe outings are planned to suit your interests and fitness.Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing
- Santa Fe Area
- Snowshoeing, Hiking
- 505-660-0394
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This trail is in the Pecos Wilderness. Motorized equipment and mechanized transportation, including mountain bikes, hunter carts, and chainsaws are prohibited.
There may be many trees down on the trail. It may be difficult to follow in the boggy meadows.
