Hike New Mexico
w/Tom & Ken
Hike New Mexico
w/Tom & Ken
Atalaya Picacho Loop
Hike Statistics
Nearby City / Locale:
Santa Fe
Hike Difficulty:
Med-Difficult
Total Length of Hike:
5.1
Max to Min Elevation:
1639 ft
* Total Ascent / Descent:
1983 /
1983 ft
Estimate based on track data
Logistics: Loop
Exposure Type: Mixed sun/shade
Seasons :
Spring/Fall
"Wow" Factor: Views
Authors last hiked: 2019-10-07
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TRAIL TIPS!
It is advisable to arrive early, or the small parking area at the upper trailhead will be full, and there are no adjacent parking places. An alternative is to park in the St John's College Parking Lot and hike the extra distance - signs for the trail are provided from there. Also, please review the Atalaya Mountain page for tips on alternate routes and false turns.
This combo hike extends the Atalaya Mountain trail via the Picacho Peak Trail. There are nice views from both peaks. Although there is some shade, parts of both trails can be sunny and warm.
Note that at points, the trail is somewhat steep and slippery owing to loose gravel. While there are multiple options for hiking, this hike intersects and returns via the Dale Ball Trail System.