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An opinionated guide to trail running in Santa Fe with a sprinkling of snark. Curated routes for every ability level.

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10.6 mi
3040 ft gain

My favorite loop from Aspen Basin. You climb steeply up Raven’s Ridge to Deception Peak, crossing the ridge to Lake Peak, then summit Penitente Peak, then descend to Puerto Nambe...

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Jun 1–Nov 1
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19.3 mi
5530 ft gain

Think Santa Fe Baldy is too easy? Think 3 peaks isn’t enough? Well then do it all. Hit the 4 major peaks near Santa Fe: Deception, Lake, Penitente, and Baldy;...

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Jun 1–Nov 1
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11.7 mi
2070 ft gain

I’ll be honest, I kind of hate this road. There are a lot of big loose rocks, so when you’re hurtling back down after climbing to Tesuque Peak you’ve gotta...

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May 15–Nov 15
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18.1 mi
4310 ft gain

Think climbing Santa Fe Baldy is too easy? Add a little difficulty by circling around to Lake Katherine before you enjoy the switchbacks and ridge climb up to Baldy.

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Jun 1–Nov 1
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4.0 mi
920 ft gain

This extremely popular 4 mile loop runs through beautiful aspen, ponderosa, and fir forest. You will likely see lots of hikers, runners, and some mountain bikers here attracted to the...

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Apr 15–Dec 1
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7.1 mi
1960 ft gain

This loop, from the popular Borrego Trailhead adds an elevation, distance, and solitude to the extremely popular Borrego - Bear Wallow loop. The terrain is more technical and steep, but...

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Apr 15–Dec 1
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9.7 mi
2230 ft gain

When the snow has started falling higher up (or hasn’t thawed), and you want your mountain kick, this loop is a great option. Get your big climbs in early as...

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Apr 15–Dec 1
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3.8 mi
900 ft gain

This little loop is a great snack for a weekday morning or evening for the intense crew, or a great moderate to challenging route for shorter distance runners (or visit...

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Apr 1–Dec 1
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6.7 mi
1890 ft gain

This classic Santa Fe hike can be run, but the incredibly steep climb along Rio Nambe up to the lake will leave you gasping for air, and probably walking. This...

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Jun 1–Nov 1
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7.3 mi
1750 ft gain

This delicious loop starts at the Norski Trailhead just before you descend to the Ski Resort. This run has a bit of everything: solitude, technical descents down the Winsor to...

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May 15–Nov 15
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8.8 mi
2710 ft gain

Want some solitude from the busy Winsor Trail? Take a left a bit after Wilderness Gate and head down the Lower Nambe Trail, or as we like to call it:...

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Jun 1–Nov 1
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13.7 mi
3370 ft gain

The absolute classic hike or run for someone looking to challenge themselves. Go summit the highest local peak. Feel your lungs and legs burn as you climb and climb. Watching...

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Jun 1–Nov 1
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