Sun-Moon Loop

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Hike Statistics

Nearby City / Locale: Santa Fe
Hike Difficulty: Difficult
Total Length of Hike: 3
Max to Min Elevation: 742 ft
* Total Ascent / Descent: 991 / 1043 ft Estimate based on track data

Logistics: Loop
Exposure Type: Mixed sun/shade
Seasons : Not Winter
"Wow" Factor: Sangre de Cristo Views
Authors last hiked: 2020-03-04

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TRAIL TIPS!

The trail up Moon Mountain is not maintained, but one of several cut by previous hikers. It can be very steep and require scrambling at points. Avoid this route when icy.

About this hike:

The Sun-Moon Loop  offers a double-ascent with great views of the Santa Fe Valley and points north. Although steep in places, it makes for a great loop hike and ascends Sun Mountain from a different route than the classic Sun Mountain hike off of Santa Fe Trail. As with other trails in populated areas, there can be many confusing cross trails and alternates, so plan your route well.

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