Upper Cañones Creek

Take a pleasant stroll along the of banks f Cañones Creek following
an old pack trail from the late 1800s
Length: 5.4 miles ... Difficulty: Moderate ... Rout Type: in & out ...
Elevation Gain: 369 ft ... Elevation at Trailhead : 8285 ft ...Dogs: Yes
The trail descends rapidly for 240 ft to the river where it joins forest trail 82. There are a number of river crossings , so you may get your feet wet if the river is high. We will meet at the Tesuque Casino at 8AM and carpool to the trailhead. The round trip mileage is 100 miles, 17 of which is on forest road 100. Plan to offer your driver $10.00 for gas. If you live north of Santa Fe and want to meet at Bodies, leave a message below with your contact information,
Wear good hiking boots. Bring poles, hat, sunscreen, Water and lunch or snakes. Dogs on leash are welcome.
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AN Alternative hike
Take a pleasant stroll along the of banks f Cañones Creek following
an old pack trail from the late 1800s
Length: 7 miles ... Difficulty: Moderate ... Rout Type Car Shuttle … Elevation Gain: 240 ft ...
Elevation at Trail head: 8285 ft … Dogs: Yes
The hike starts on forest road 100 crosses Trail 82 and descends gradually for about 7 miles. The last bit is a steep assent of 240 ft to the shuttle car. . There are a number of river crossings, so you may get your feet wet if the river is high. We will meet at the Tesuque Casino at 8AM and carpool to the trail head. The round trip mileage is 114 miles, 24 of which is on forest road 100. Plan to offer your driver $10.00 for gas. If you live north of Santa Fe and want to meet at Bodies, leave a message below with your contact information,
Wear good hiking boots. Bring poles, hat, sunscreen, Water and lunch or snakes. Dogs on leash are welcome.
CHECK BACK DAY OF FOR ANY UPDATES.