It is HOT in New Mexico his year. So … we go hiking up in the mountains.
The Drive In
This hike begins at the Winsor Trailhead, located at the end of Hyde Park Road,. As one approaches the Ski Santa Fe parking areas, stay to the left, go part way around the road loop, and park in the northwest parking area. The Trailhead is across from the parking lot, to the northwest.
The Hike

Winsor-Aspen Peak Trails Hike.Jay.2026-06-18
Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line). Click on the image for a full-screen view.
We welcomed the cooler temperature compared to the 90+ days in the city. At at 10,200 feet elevation we even thought we might need another layer of clothing – but we warmed up quickly once on trail, and so did the sun.
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Statistics
Total Distance: 3.35 miles
Elevation: start 10,270 ft, maximum 11,063 ft, 10,269 minimum ft
Gross gain: 794 ft. Aggregate ascending 1,108 ft, descending 1,109 ft
Maximum slope: 40% ascending, 40% descending, 11.1% average
Duration: 2:38, Average Speed: 1.3 mph, Shade: 90%
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| If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, give it a try. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get good idea of the hike and the terrain. For some ideas, check out Using Google Earth Track Files. | |
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