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Cienega Canyon Trails Hike – 08/08/2025

In all the years that we’ve been hiking, we never checked out trails from the Doc Long and Cienega Canyon picnic areas near the base of the road to Sandia Crest. We’ve discovered them, and will be returning – to this trail and the others thereabouts.

The Drive In

As though you are going to Sandia Crest – from the turn off of NM 14 onto Sandia Crest Road, in 1.7 miles turn left into the entrance to Doc Long & Sulful Canyon Picnic Grounds. Turn left immediately on Cienega Canyon Picnic Ground road; park at the end. (Names courtesy GAIA.) 

The Hike

Cienega Canyon Trails Hike.Pat.08-08-2025

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

A very nice, easy set of trails through a juniper/ponderosa forest (with a few oaks, too). The first trail,  Acequia Trail (227), runs parallel to the left of a closed road (Armijo Trail Access Road) for half a mile, to a turnabout. From there we hiked for a quarter mile on the Armijo Trail (222), then turned left onto the  Valle Trail. Next, .3 miles later, we turned left again onto the Pine Drop Trail (224). It was then 3/4 mile to the point where Pine Drop Tee’d at the Armijo Trail (222). Turning right on Armijo, it was then 1.6 miles back to the Acequia Trail and half a mile to the trailhead. (All trail identification courtesy GAIA. Use this link to the hike in GAIA.)

The trail is well used (hike, bike, horseback) and in very good condition – wide and mostly smooth (a few area a bit rocky). Elevation changes are small and gradual. The trail is in open shade except on top of the hill, the  middle half of Pine Drop. 

Highlight

This hike is part of a set of trails that offer great opportunities to alternatives, including loops rather than out-and-back hikes. We had set out to do a loop around the Un Poquito Trail (241), starting at the end of the Armijo Trail Access Road . But we found upon arrival that the Road is closed so the Acequia Trail was added to the hike. . around the Un Poquito Trail (241) – we did not realize we couldn’t drive to the end of the Armijo Trail Access Road and Acequia became part of our hike. But there were trails that cut across the ‘loop’; in fact we opted to not continue onto Un Poquito Trail (241) as planned, but continued on Pine Drop to Armijo. 

Statistics

Total Distance:  3.09 miles
Elevation: start 7,239 ft, maximum 7,262 ft,  minimum 7,096 ft
Gross gain: 166 ft.  Aggregate ascending 724 ft, descending 723 ft
Maximum slope: 31% ascending, 26% descending, 6.9% average
Duration: 2:13, Average Speed: 1.4 mph, Shade: 90%

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

Related Posts

Our first hike hereabouts.

References and Resources

AllTrails: Cienega Trail #148
.                 Sulphur and Cienega Canyon Loop
Dog of the Desert: Loop Hikes of the Doc Long-SulphurCanyon-CIenega Canyon Area
.                                 Armijo Trail Lop in the Sandia Mountains
Forest Service: Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Trails
Southern New Mexico Explorer: Sandia Mountains Wilderness Loop Hike

Photos

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Elk Creek Trail Hike – 08/03/2025

A second day escaping the very hot weather in Albuquerque, we returned to a favorite high-altitude region – Chama, NM and trails in the area (Cumbres Pass yesterday, this day beyond the Pass to Elk Creek.

The Drive In

We spent the weekend in Chama, lodging at the Little Rock House on Maple, a lovely cottage near the north edge of town. Drawing from a prior visit to hike the CDT from Cumbres Pass:

Chama is the southern terminus of the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad, a vintage narrow gauge rail line that offers rides from Chama over Cumbres Pass to Antonito, CO. Driving from Chama north on NM 17, the tracks are never far from the highway, and if one’s timing is right one will see a steam locomotive with passenger cars (and sometimes utility cars) climbing up the 2,000 foot grade (or coasting down). Or maybe see a train pause at the small railyard at the summit of Cumbres Pass.

The drive up on the highway is scenic, especially because sufficient moisture has made the forest, pastures, even the roadside a very healthy green. To drive to Elk Creek, continue beyond the summit of Cumbres Pass, beyond the Forest Road to Red Lake (a great hike), then Manga Pass, and finally to the turnoff to Elk Creek Campground (12.4 miles). Turn left onto Old Highway Road, then 1.26 miles on turn right to the Elk Creek Trailhead, where you will find ample parking and a sign for .. the trailhead.

The Hike

Elk Creek Trail Hike.Pat.2025-08-03

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

This hike has an interesting start – a very steep, rocky descent – from the trailhead down to the Elk Creek, across a bridge, then an equally very steep ascent back up to the other side of the creekway (is that a word?). From there it is a generally gradually ascent, for as far as we went. For the first half mile the trail follows close to the creek (‘tho perhaps 60 or more feet above the stream); the sound of water over rocks is quite fitting.

From that point the trail climbs up a bit, away from the creekway and continues an easy climb. At about the 1.25 mile point, the trail becomes very narrow, having been “carved” out of the steep face of the cliffs above. The surface is a bit loose sand/gravel, and falls away steeply down towards the creek. For us, having hiked the day before and by now approaching 2 miles (and we’re rebuilding strength and stamina after a year away from hiking), for reason of caution we turned back.

And to return to the trailhead, we were required to make those steep down to the river & bridge and back up again. We hiked over 4 miles, the first time since more than a year ago.

Highlight

It is always a joy to explore a new trail, and this a nice one – in a healthy forest along a burbling stream. We spoke with a few hikers on the trail, returning from an overnight and fishing. They spoke of “First Meadow” as a favorite place – perhaps we’ll return to get to it.

Statistics

Total Distance:  4.42 miles
Elevation: start 8,807 ft, maximum 9,200 ft,  minimum 8,756 ft
Gross gain: 444 ft.  Aggregate ascending 1,050 ft, descending 1,051 ft
Maximum slope: 26% ascending, 32% descending, 6.9% average
Duration: 4:15, Average Speed: 1.0 mph

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

Related Posts

References and Resources

AllTrails: Elk Creek Trail
onX: Elk Creek
Ron Dungan: Hiking Elk Creek

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Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike – 08/02/2025

Escaping the very hot weather in Albuquerque, we returned to a favorite high-altitude region – Chama, NM and trails up on Cumbers Pass. 

The Drive In

We spent the weekend in Chama, lodging at the Little Rock House on Maple, a lovely cottage near the north edge of town. Drawing from a prior visit to hike the CDT from Cumbres Pass:

Chama is the southern terminus of the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad, a vintage narrow gauge rail line that offers rides from Chama over Cumbres Pass to Antonito, CO. Driving from Chama north on NM 17, the tracks are never far from the highway, and if one’s timing is right one will see a steam locomotive with passenger cars (and sometimes utility cars) climbing up the 2,000 foot grade (or coasting down). Or maybe see a train pause at the small railyard at the summit of Cumbres Pass.

The drive up on the highway is scenic, especially because sufficient moisture has made the forest, pastures, even the roadside a very healthy green. At the summit, we parked in the lot on the south side of the highway a short distance prior to the summit with a sign introducing the CDT Southbound.

The Hike

Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike.Pat.2025-08-02

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

Highlight

As has been the case with other hikes, the CDT southbound is a veritable flower garden. I counted twenty different flowering plants in the first 200 yards from the trailhead. And there were flowers in bloom all along the trail. Otherwise, I can’t really add anything to the description for our hike back in 2023 – I refer you to that post: Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike – 07/12/2023, and the other hikes.

Statistics

Total Distance:  3.09 miles
Elevation: start 9,965 ft, maximum 10,181 ft, minimum 9,965 ft
Gross gain: 216 ft.  Aggregate ascending 703 ft, descending 703 ft
Maximum slope: 31% ascending, 30% descending, 7.4% average
Duration: 3:56, Average Speed: 0.8 mph

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

Related Posts

Hikes from Cumbres Pass

References and Resources

Forest Service: 
AllTrails: Flat Mountain via Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #813
GAIA: Continental Divide Trail (Cumbres Pass South)
And References and Resources on Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike – 07/12/2023

Photos

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Dark Canyon Hike – 07/25/2025

Introduction

‘Tis Friday, and we’re off to another trail, today to the Magdalena Mountains. We were seeking a trail with moderate elevation gain for 1.5 to 2.0 miles for an out-and-back hike; we’re back hiking regularly after nearly a year away from trails. We hoped for cool temperatures, but ’tis 1.5 hour drive from home so starting about 9:30, the temperatures was on the rise. And the elevation isn’t high enough to really get cooler air.

The Drive In

Water Canyon is south of US 60 west of Socorro. From south downtown Socorro, head west on US 60 for 15.5 miles, then turn left onto a paved Water Canyon Road, then 4.7 miles to the Water Canyon Picnic Area. From the picnic area we drove up the narrow steep road to the right, up to the Campground where we parked.

Of note: I had done some reconnoitering on GAIA (and other maps) and we set out for what GAIA labeled as the South Canyon Trail (15). It appeared to meet our objectives. But … land between US 60 and the boundary of the Cibola National Forest is BLM .. a gate blocked our way. And a glimpse of the ‘road’ just off the highway revealed – a very rough track, at least at the start. So we continued on to Water Canyon. 

The Hike

Dark Canyon Hike.Pat.2025-07-25

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

Geeze, it was 7 years ago that we camped here in Water Canyon, and one of our two hikes was .. Dark Canyon (or “North Fork Water Canyon”. My post back then provides a good description for this hike: “.. old two track .. hardly suitable for any but the best off-road vehicle .. etc”. The “trail”/canyon is much like it was back then – for the first half mile or so, it was sections of rocky stream bed interspersed with a smoother trail alongside the stream bed. Then the stream bed widened a bit and there was more “two track” for an easier trail. 

Statistics

Total Distance: 3.2 miles
Elevation: start 6,934 ft, maximum 7,318 ft,  minimum 6,916 ft
Gross gain: 384 ft.  Aggregate ascending 795 ft, descending 796 ft
Maximum slope: 30% ascending, 29% descending, 7.8% average
Duration: 2:51, Average Speed: 1.1 mph

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

Related Posts

North Fork Water Canyon Hike – 09/13/2018
Mesa Trail #15 Hike – 09/12/2018
Posts for hikes in the Socorro Area

References and Resources

Magdalena, New Mexico:
      Recreation – Magdalena Mountains – Trail Descriptions (.pdf)

 

Photos

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Tecolote Trail Hike – 07/11/2025

Pat & I are working ourselves back into hiking, after nearly a year off-trail, me with issues with stenosis. We’re rebuilding our hiking muscles with lots of walking along the Rio Grande (in the bosque) and getting out on a trail each week., each week a bit more challenging.

The Drive In

From downtown Albuquerque: east on I-40 to the Tijeras turnoff, then north on NM 14 through Cedar Crest to Antonito and the turnoff for NM 536, Sandia Crest Road (also known as the Sandia Scenic Highway). The Tecolote Trailhead is not far up the Crest Road: six miles from San Antonio/NM 14 to the Dry Camp Picnic Ground – parking and a pit toilet.  

The Hike

Tecolote Trail Hike.Pat.2025-07-11

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

We haven’t done much hiking on the east slopes of the Sandia Mountains. This trail fit our current criteria – reasonable length and elevation change.

  • The trail starts out with an easy climb (10% slope) from 8,620 to 8,820 feet in 2/3rd of a mile. It remains at that elevation for 1/3rd of a mile, then makes again an easy descent to the end of the ridge on which the trail is situated (another 1/3rd of a mile).  
  • Generally the trail is a smooth surface; there are a few sections that are a bit rocky.
  • The trail proceeds through a juniper and piñon “forest” (this type “forest” is never very tall) with some sections of oak bushes flanking the trail. Thus there isn’t a lot of shade, ‘tho the elevation of close to 9,000 moderates the summertime temperatures (but none-the-less we start early).
  • Midway on the ridge, we came across this interesting .. relic of some unknown activity?
  • At the end of the ridge, as the trail makes a small loop, one enjoys a great view of the territory east of the Sandias – the valley across to the San Pedro mountains and on the horizon to the northeast, the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

Highlight

It seems that on nearly all the trails on which we hike, there are flowers in blossom. And I’m invariably drawn to take photos and share them with readers of my Posts. So here are photos that I collected on this hike.

Statistics

Total Distance:  2.6 miles
Elevation: start 8,630 ft, maximum 8,831 ft,  minimum 8,629 ft
Gross gain: 202 ft.  Aggregate ascending 637 ft, descending 638 ft
Maximum slope: 47% ascending, 30% descending, 7.7% average
Duration: 3:12, Average Speed: 0.8 mph

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

References and Resources

AllTrails: Tecolote Trail
Dog of the Desert: Tecolote Trail in the Sandia Mountains

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Sanford Creek Greenway Walkabout – 07/03/2025

Visiting Pat’s brother Steve and wife Sharon, they took us to one of their favorite places for a Walkabout.

The Drive In

I’m not one to give you directions around Wake Forest, so … check with GoogleEarth: “Sanford Creek Greenway”, or download a link below and let GoogleEarth (.kml) or your favorite mapping program (.gpx or .kml)  give you guidance.

The Hike

Sanford Creek Greenway Walk.PatSteveSharon.2025-07-04

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

A most pleasant walk along a flowing stream through open forest. 

Statistics

Total Distance:  2.59 miles
Elevation: start 294 ft, maximum 294 ft,  minimum 227 ft
Gross gain: 67 ft.  Aggregate ascending 239 ft, descending 239 ft
Maximum slope: 12% ascending, 15% descending, 2.5% average
Duration: 1:24, Average Speed: 1.9 mph

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

References and Resources

AllTrails: Sanford, Smith, and Dunn Creeks Greenway, North Carolina

Photos

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White Oak Trail Hike – 07/06/2025

Visiting Virginia, in July??. Yes, after many years not accepting his invitation, we traveled to attend the annual Fourth of July bash hosted by my son James’ and his wife. And to visit daughter Valerie and family.

The Drive In

The entrance to Newport News Park – north on Jefferson Avenue, just north of Fort Eustis Blvd. Turn east onto Constitution Way, 1 mile to the parking lot next to the bridge across the lake.

The Hike

White Oak Trail.Pat.2025-07-06

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

This was a favorite hike for us back when we lived in York County, winter and summer. Across the lake on the bridge, then into open forest on a well groomed trail. Tho’ not this day, one can continue around the upper end of the lake and return to parking.

Statistics

Total Distance:  2.31 miles
Elevation: start 17 ft, maximum 119 ft,  minimum 17 ft
Gross gain: 102 ft.  Aggregate ascending 757 ft, descending 731 ft
Maximum slope: 50% ascending, 51% descending, 10.0% average
Duration: 1:13, Average Speed: 1.9 mph

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

References and Resources

AllTrails: Newport News White Oak Trail, Virginia
Go Hike Virginia: Newport News Park: An Easy Wetlands Hike on the White Oak Nature Trail
Hiking Project: White Oak nature Trail

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Survey Trail Hike – 07/18/2025

Introduction

‘Tis summer in Albuquerque, and .. we seek cooler conditions for our hikes. It can can expect such temperatures up on the Sandia Mountains, and .. it was in the low 60s when we got to the trailhead (at ~10,000 feet elevation).

The Drive In

From another post for a hike up on the Sandia Mountains: From downtown Albuquerque: east on I-40 to the Tijeras turnoff, then north on NM 14 through Cedar Crest to Antonito and the turnoff for NM 536, Sandia Crest Road (also known as the Sandia Scenic Highway).  The Crest Road has many twists and turns, many at 20 mph to change direction by 180° or more. But that’s the way to get to 10,000 feet in 17 miles. There are numerous parking areas along the way – we chose to start our hike in the Ellis Lower Parking Lot. (Our Annual Pass had expired, so we found an envelope waiting for us. We paid the $5 “Amenity Fee” online.)

The Hike

Survey Trail Hike.Pat.2025-07-18

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

Survey Trail is a short distance from “the edge” of the Sandia Mountains. In the screenshot above, one can see that “edge” and the Rincon Ridge, separated from North Sandia Peak, in the upper right of the screen shot. And beyond the edge? Sandia Heights in the upper left. And the screenshot from Google Earth shows snow – that would be from a photo taken in winter – no snow on this July day (when the temperature for the hike was in the 60s and in the 90s down in the city).

From the parking lot, we opted to walk the short distance up the Crest Road to the Survey Trail  Trailhead. The trail was most inviting – a clean surface (for nearly all the way). In only a few places there were rock outcrops (including a couple that required -very brief- climbing). In many places there were green grasses and flowers alongside the trail; in other sections there was much downfall but always clear of the trail.

Highlight

Cool air! And a nice trail – a gentle trail with the right amount of elevation gain as we train for future hiking after nearly a year being off-trail. Oh – and a favorite of mine – wild flowers (see below).

Statistics

Total Distance:  3.22 miles
Elevation: start 10,271 ft, maximum 10,436 ft,  minimum 10,237 ft
Gross gain: 199 ft.  Aggregate ascending 847 ft, descending 847 ft
Maximum slope: 31% ascending, 28% descending, 8.4% average
Duration: 3:40, Average Speed: 0.9 mph

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

Related Posts

References and Resources

AllTrails – Survey and Ellis Trail Loop
                 – 10k and Survey Loop
ASCHG – Crest Trail – Survey Trail Loop
               – 10K – Osha Loop – Survey Hike
Dog of the Desert – North Crest Trail, North Sandia Peak, and Survey Trail
                                 – The delightful mess of trails below Crest House ..

Photos

Oak Flats “Easy Pickin” Loop Hike – 06/20/2025

Introduction

It is great to get back on the trail after many months dealing with medical issues. Oak Flats is a perfect area – well used smooth trails, generally smooth and with easy and minimal elevation changes. Plus, it isn’t far from home, it is an open forest of oak and ponderosa pine trees, and we can have breakfast or brunch at one of our favorite places, Roots Farm Cafe in Tijeras. 

The Drive In

From Albuquerque eastbound on I-40 exit at Tijeras onto NM 337 southbound (folks who have been in these parts for many years know it as South 14). From Roots Farm Cafe (1/3 mile from the stoplights), proceed uphill for 8.5 miles, then turn left (east) onto Oak Flat Road. A mile on turn left into the Oak Flats Group Campground complex,then turn to the left to follow the road around to the parking area and the Trailhead.

The Hike

Oak Flats “Easy Pickin” Loop Hike.Pat.2025-06-20

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

We’ve done many hikes or walkabouts in Oak Flats over the years. I can’t add much to what I wrote for previous posts, so please check out this one in particular: Oak Flats Trails Walkabout – 08/04/2023

Statistics

Total Distance: 1.69  miles
Elevation: start 7,694 ft, maximum 7,706 ft,  minimum 7,644 ft
Gross gain: 12 ft.  Aggregate ascending 57 ft, descending 52 ft
Maximum slope: 18% ascending, 15% descending, 4.3% average
Duration: 1:11, Average Speed: 1.4 mph

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

Related Posts

Posts for Oak Flats

References and Resources

All Trails: Oak Flat Loop

Photos

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Rio Cebolla Hike – 06/13/2025

Introduction

After nearly a year off-trail, this is our first return to hiking – a short one but a step in rehabilitation from back issues that severely limited my mobility. It was a good choice – a seldom used two-track (even surface) and with little elevation gain (‘tho with some ups-and-downs for the walking stride to get re-accustomed to sloped terrain). So I post this “sub-hike” more to document it as to share with others. If it peaked your curiosity, check out the Related Posts below for other forays into Rio Cebolla and references to it on other hikes in the vicinity.

The Drive In

To get to the trailhead drive west on NM 126 up over the high terrain and down to Fenton Lake. At the entrance to the lake turn to the right to remain on NM 126  and continue for about 3 miles. Then turn right on NM 314 towards the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery. Past the fish ponds the road becomes a bit rough, not so rough as previous posts described; medium clearance vehicle is recommended. ‘Tis about 1.5 miles to the Seven Springs Picnic Site (formerly Campground – camping not allowed now).  There is a pit toilet and some picnic tables, plus plenty of parking.

The Hike

Rio Cebolla Canyon Hike Jun 13 2025
FR 314-Cebolla Canyon Hike.Pat.2025-06-13

Notes about the Google Earth screenshot: the graph at the bottom shows elevation of the track (pink area) and speed (the blue line).

The Rio Cebolla is in a -beautiful canyon-. The trail follows a two-track used regularly by officers tending this “Red Chile Water”, a designation given by the NM Department of Game and Fish for streams receiving special attention. Their goal is the return of native fish, particularly Rio Grand Cutthroat trout, to New Mexico waters.

 

We hiked in 1.2 miles where the two-track cross to the east side of the Rio Cebolla. For this day, that was as much as I wished to go. During the hike, I recalled some great hikes in Cebolla Canyon and in the canyons that come down from the ridge to the east – Oat, Hay, and Pony.

Statistics

Total Distance:  2.29 miles
Elevation: start 8,073 ft, maximum 8,165 ft,  minimum 8,073 ft
Gross gain: 92 ft.  Aggregate ascending 546 ft, descending 550 ft
Maximum slope: 27% ascending, 34% descending, 6% average
Duration: 1:37

GPS Track Files for Download
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If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with Google Earth, I urge you to try it. With the virtual 3-dimensional presentation, achieved by panning and tilting the view, you can get a much better idea of the hikes and terrain than you can get from the screenshot above. For some ideas, check out  Using Google Earth Track Files.

Related Posts

Cebolla Canyon Hike – 10/23/2017
Cebolla Canyon to Oat Canyon to Hay Canyon Hike – 04/23/2017
Cebolla Canyon Hike – 06/29/2014
All posts with reference to Cebolla Canyon (Rio Cebolla)

References and Resources

US Forest Service: AllTrails: Rio Cebolla Trail #68
US EPA: Watershed Program Reduces Sedimenation
New Mexico ENMR: Fenton Lake State Park
Southern New Mexico Explorer: Rio Cebolla-Santa Fe National Forest
Jemez Central – Rio Cebolla
New Mexico Wildlife: Red/Green Chile Waters …