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Last updated: September 26, 2025

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1. Mitchell Trail & Guaje Ridge Trail loop from Guajes Pines Cemetery — Santa Fe National Forest

17.3km

02:17

560m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bayo Benches Loop from Bayo Benches Trailhead — Santa Fe National Forest

8.23km

01:03

200m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Perimeter Trail & Pueblo Canyon loop from Western Area Park — Santa Fe National Forest

13.4km

01:34

290m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Kwage Mesa Trail loop from North Mesa Park — Los Alamos County

6.92km

00:51

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Frijoles Trail to Yapashi Pueblo ruins loop trail run — Bandelier National Monument

24.4km

03:20

690m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Quemazon Trail to Pipeline Road from Quemazon Trailhead — Santa Fe National Forest

9.25km

01:20

420m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Rio Grande River Trail & Dot to Dot loop from Overlook Park — Los Alamos County

12.5km

01:44

420m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Cañon de Valle Trail from American Springs Road — Santa Fe National Forest

22.7km

03:13

890m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Tsankawi Ruins Trail loop from Tsankawi Trailhead — Bandelier National Monument

2.89km

00:22

50m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Perimeter, Pipeline Road, Guaje Canyon, & Mitchell Trails loop — Santa Fe National Forest

24.5km

03:26

970m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the Santa Clara Mountains

1. Mitchell Trail & Guaje Ridge Trail loop from Guajes Pines Cemetery — Santa Fe National Forest

2. Bayo Benches Loop from Bayo Benches Trailhead — Santa Fe National Forest

3. Perimeter Trail & Pueblo Canyon loop from Western Area Park — Santa Fe National Forest

4. Kwage Mesa Trail loop from North Mesa Park — Los Alamos County

5. Frijoles Trail to Yapashi Pueblo ruins loop trail run — Bandelier National Monument

6. Quemazon Trail to Pipeline Road from Quemazon Trailhead — Santa Fe National Forest

7. Rio Grande River Trail & Dot to Dot loop from Overlook Park — Los Alamos County

8. Cañon de Valle Trail from American Springs Road — Santa Fe National Forest

9. Tsankawi Ruins Trail loop from Tsankawi Trailhead — Bandelier National Monument

10. Perimeter, Pipeline Road, Guaje Canyon, & Mitchell Trails loop — Santa Fe National Forest

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