Hike New Mexico
w/Tom & Ken
Hike New Mexico
w/Tom & Ken
Dorothy Stewart Loop
Hike Statistics
Nearby City / Locale:
Santa Fe
Hike Difficulty:
Easy-Moderate
Total Length of Hike:
4.5
Max to Min Elevation:
391 ft
* Total Ascent / Descent:
889 /
909 ft
Estimate based on track data
Logistics: Loop
Exposure Type: Mixed sun/shade
Seasons :
Any
"Wow" Factor: Views of Santa Fe Valley
Authors last hiked: 2018-06-26
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TRAIL TIPS!
The Dorothy Stewart Trail head is actually located up Camino De Cruz Blanca from the St John's parking area. It begins near the Upper Atalaya Trail head. As that parking lot is very small and fills quickly, directions are provided to the larger parking area at St. John's, as indicated. There is a well-maintained trail along the side of that road to the trail head, about 0.6 miles from the lower lot.
The Dorothy Stewart hike, especially when taken early in the day, provides a surprising amount of shade, and offers multiple views of the Santa Fe Valley and the surrounding terrain. The trail has numerous ups and downs, making it ideal for exercise. Other trails intersect the Dorothy Stewart, including Picacho Peak and Dale Ball, hence varying lengths of hike can be constructed from it. It is a surprising gem in the midst of the Santa Fe area.