The Guaje Canyon hike takes one through a lot of new growth - shrubs, young Aspens, and tons of wildflowers - a resurgence after the Los Alamos fire in 2011. Most of the elevation change is easy with the exception of traversing Pipeline Road to the overlook area, which is steep though not long.

Because of the open areas from the burn, and some large meadows, wildflowers proliferate. There are several areas where the forest remains intact, the fire having missed. The views into the Valles Caldera, and at the Guaje Canyon Overlook, as well as along the ridge leading up to the overlook, are quite striking and well worth the hike. Parking is located at the west end of the Pajarito Ski Area Parking Lot - the trail begins on the right, shortly up the dirt road extension from the lot.