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Picacho Peak - Atalaya Mountain Connector

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  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. …Santa Fe
  5. South Dale Ball Trails
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Length

1.1 Miles 1.7 Kilometers

62%

Runnable

Elevation

731' 223 m

Ascent

-90' -27 m

Descent

15%

Avg Grade (8°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

9,075' 2,766 m

High

8,345' 2,543 m

Low

Conditions

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“A nice connector trail from one mountain top to another.”

— Peter Olson
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Features: Birding — Fall Colors — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife
Dogs: Off-leash

Description

This trail connects Picacho Peak to Atalaya Mountain on good singletrack with short steep sections.

Start at the top of Picacho Peak and after admiring the view head south to Atalaya Mountain on trails that feel like you are much further away from civilization than you really are.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest Office

Apr 15, 2018: Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District Field Tract Campground Now on Recreation.gov

Apr 11, 2018: Santa Fe National Forest Issues Stage 1 Restrictions Effective April 13

Apr 11, 2018: SFNF 2018 Firewood Permits Available April 16 and May 1

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in New Mexico

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