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Hike

Black Canyon

Inside Santa Fe National Forest

1.3 mi loop · 373 ft gain · 8,781 ft high point · Easy

In Santa Fe National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Black Canyon is a 1.3-mile loop in Santa Fe National Forest near Hyde Memorial State Park.

Elevation

373 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.0 mi from the trailhead
Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
Campground · New Mexico

More hikes nearby

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The approach, then the loop. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Hyde Memorial State Park

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.3 mi
Shape: Loop
Gain: 373 ft
High point: 8,781 ft
Low point: 8,409 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 1.3 mi and 373 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 7
Trailhead: 35.7257° N · 105.8358° W

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Field Tract Campground

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Tesuque Creek

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Inside Santa Fe National Forest
4,564 ft of climbing

11.0 mi out & back · 4,564 ft gain · Very hard

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East Baldy

Summits East Pecos Baldy
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
5,152 ft of climbing

17.1 mi out & back · 5,152 ft gain · Very hard

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Lake Katherine

Ends at Lake Katherine
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4,886 ft of climbing

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Chimayosos

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North Azul

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2,513 ft of climbing

8.6 mi loop · 2,513 ft gain · Hard

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu53°27°Sunny
Fri52°28°Cloudy
Sat55°26°Sunny
Sun56°29°Sunny
Mon58°31°Sunny
Tue57°31°Sunny
Wed57°Sunny

Thu: Sunny · wind 0 to 10 mph NW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain