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Bearhead Peak

Passes Bearhead Peak
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2,530 ft of climbing

5.0 mi one way · 2,530 ft climb · 8,670 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

Bearhead Peak extends 5.0 miles past Bearhead Peak in Santa Fe National Forest with peaks nearby.

Elevation

320 ft of gain and 2,530 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

7.9 mi from the trailhead
Paliza
Campground · New Mexico

More hikes nearby

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Cerro Grande Route
- Summits Cerro Grande
- Inside Bandelier National Monument
- 1,233 ft of climbing
2.3 mi one way · 1,233 ft climb · Moderate
Bandelier National Monument · Camp 4 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Bearhead PeakAlong the way · 0.4 mi in
Oaks MesaNearby · 2.4 mi in
West MesaNearby · 2.5 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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: 5.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 320 ft
Descent: 2,530 ft
High point: 8,670 ft
Low point: 6,292 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 13
Trailhead: 35.7267° N · 106.4880° W

Get directions Open the map

8.4 mi from the trailhead

Paliza Group Campground

Campground

9.1 mi from the trailhead

Jemez Falls Campground

Campground · New Mexico

9 mi from you

East Fork

Summits Battleship Rock
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2,381 ft of climbing

9.2 mi one way · 2,381 ft climb · Moderate

Santa Fe National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Boundary Peak Trail

Summits Boundary Peak
Inside Bandelier National Monument
1,785 ft of climbing

2.7 mi one way · 1,785 ft climb · Moderate

Bandelier National Monument · Camp 5 mi away

Caballo Peak Trail

Summits Caballo Mountain
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2,035 ft of climbing

3.4 mi of trails · 2,035 ft climb

Santa Fe National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

Guaje Ridge/Perimeter Loop

Summits Thanksgiving Rock
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2,105 ft of climbing

10.7 mi of trails · 2,105 ft climb

Santa Fe National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Pipeline Road

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2,298 ft of climbing

6.4 mi of trails · 2,298 ft climb

Santa Fe National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today69°53°Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri69°50°Scattered Rain Showers
Sat72°48°Mostly Sunny
Sun72°48°Sunny
Mon71°50°Mostly Sunny
Tue67°49°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed66°49°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Today: Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 to 10 mph S

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor
AT&TNo signal
T-Mobile5G · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain