Picacho Peak is one of the summits very close to the city of Santa Fe. The hike is short – of course depending on your starting location – but will be steep. The stunning view is worth the effort and you can enjoy a great sunset if you stay until nightfall.

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1. Dale Ball Trails

6.85km

02:15

310m

Hike the moderate 4.3-mile Dale Ball Trails near Santa Fe, gaining 1020 feet with views of the Rio Grande valley and Picacho Peak.

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2. Picacho Peak Trail

5.90km

02:32

330m

Hike the difficult Picacho Peak Trail for 3.7 miles, gaining 1090 feet, with cables and panoramic desert views from the summit.

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3. Picacho Peak & Atayala Mountain loop

10.5km

03:39

570m

Hike the moderate 6.5-mile Picacho Peak & Atayala Mountain loop in Santa Fe, gaining 1,867 feet with panoramic views.

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Elevation 2,580 m

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Location: Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States

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Picacho Peak

1. Dale Ball Trails

2. Picacho Peak Trail

3. Picacho Peak & Atayala Mountain loop

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