Santa Fe, NM: Atalaya Trail
This challenging 5.8-mile hike climbs through pinon scrub and rust-red ponderosa pine before topping out 2,000 feet above Santa Fe's adobe sprawl.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 4.7
Waypoints
ATT001
Location: 35.6684684753418, -105.912010192871
At the trailhead, follow signs towards the Atalaya Trail
ATT002
Location: 35.6683769226074, -105.911270141602
R @ 3-way
ATT003
Location: 35.6671943664551, -105.909156799316
Cross the arroyo and bear R past sign (Trail 174)
ATT004
Location: 35.6671485900879, -105.902053833008
R @ 3-way, up steep pitch
ATT005
Location: 35.6675796508789, -105.90079498291
Cross private road; look back for a view of St. John’s and photo-perfect saddle
ATT006
Location: 35.6677017211914, -105.895248413086
Straight through gate on R
ATT008
Location: 35.6687927246094, -105.888122558594
Hammer time: Keep R and climb very steep trail
ATT010
Location: 35.6657562255859, -105.879447937012
Last bit of steeps; summit is near
ATT012
Location: 35.6678428649902, -105.876472473145
Atalaya Mnt. (9,096ft); much-deserved rest and picnic spot with extraordinary views; return to trailhead
ATT011
Location: 35.6654319763184, -105.879119873047
Continue straight, following blue arrows on trees
ATT009
Location: 35.6675262451172, -105.885246276855
Trail dips S then continues E; slippery in winter
ATT007
Location: 35.6703758239746, -105.89217376709
Veer R @ 3-way