The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and horses and is best used from june until october. The harrell house of natural oddities and bug museum and georgia okeefe museum are also within 12 mi 20 km. Continue on the forest road until the ridge is gained, with views down onto the lake. To get to deception peak you turn right at the fence and head up along the fence. Sep 02, 20 we started out the day hiking the winsor trail where we eventually summited deception peak elevation 12,320ft. Sep 01, 2018 saturday, september 1, 2018 santa fe, nm course map get ready for a rugged, challenging trail run through the mountains of the santa fe national forest, here at over 10,000 feet above sea level, at the ultra santa fe trail races, which feature a mile race, a 50k and a 50miler, the last of which also features a relay for teams of two or four people. Comments the elevation of deception peak is almost 12,300 ft.
Colorado has its fourteeners, but santa fe has a quartet of twelver summits. I was a member of new mexico search and rescue association and quite actively trecking through the pecos wilderness. With a base area elevation of 10,350 feet, ski santa fe is among the highest ski areas in the continental united states. For those living in santa fe or albuquerque, this is the most accessible 12,000 peak. The city was founded in 1610 as capital of nuevo mexico. Each peak was the highest elevation id been to in my life up to that point.
This makes it the highest state capital in the united states. Ravens ridge to lake peak loop hiking trail, santa fe. Many local climbers around santa fe refer to this as deception peak, probably. The lowest elevation in santa fe county is 1,525 meters 5,003 feet. Deception peak espanola 2020 all you need to know before. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Once we broke out above the treeline on my ascent of deception peak the slightlylower peak that obscures lake peak i had incredible views of high peaks santa fe baldy and pecos baldy, as well as nambe lake below. It is situated within the pecos wildnerness section of the santa fe national forest, a vast, rugged wildnerness with. To the south is the broad canyon that forms the headwaters of the santa fe river. At the fence line, turn right and follow the trail and fence uphill. As you can see, once the snow is gone, lake peak environs need not be mundane. On a july 4 hike, i was greeted at penitente by four rams and carpets of purple and yellow wildflowers under sunny skies. Of course the further we went up the better the views became. Spend some time checking out santa fe opera, which is 8.
Here we parted ways and they headed down to the ski hill and back to the parking lot and we headed on towards deception peak. Deception peak right and narrow ridge to lake peak left. Top 10 hotels closest to deception peak in santa fe. From the trailhead head northeast up a series of switchbacks until you get to the pecos wilderness boundary fence. This page shows the elevationaltitude information of viveash mesa, new mexico, usa, including elevation map, topographic map, narometric pressure, longitude and latitude. To the west if you backtrack a few yards are views to the rocky ridge that leads back to deception. Penitente peak is a treeless hump that rises to an elevation of 12,249 feet. The millennium triple chairlift will take snow sport enthusiasts to a new height of 12,075 feet and some of the southwests finest skiing.
Santa fe ski area parking to winsor trail to skyline ridge to penitente peak to lake peak to deception peak 4 summits 11. I first observed it along with neighboring lake peak when my wife and i hiked to nambe lake in 2006. Saturday, september 1, 2018 santa fe, nm course map get ready for a rugged, challenging trail run through the mountains of the santa fe national forest, here at over 10,000 feet above sea level, at the ultra santa fe trail races, which feature a mile race, a 50k and a 50miler, the last of which also features a relay for teams of two or four people. Ski santa fe loop hiking trail, santa fe, new mexico. Winsor trail to ravens ridge and deception peak santa fe national forest santa fe, new mexico usa friday, june 16, 2017 given the elevation of deception peak 12,343 feet, we were a little concerned that, in midjune, we would run into snow and ice as we approached the higher elevations.
Ill share that story another time, as i feel the 35 miles that it takes to get to the outcropping or first peak are plenty for someone new to santa fe. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from june until october. There are a couple of trip reports under this name at. Apr 12, 2012 we chose a perfect afternoon to hike to the top of deception peak near the santa fe ski area. The hike to deception peak is often written up as part of longer hikes to other peaks, such as lake and penintente. Whether youre hiking up deception peaks 12,320foot summit or walking or mountain biking the citys dale ball trails at the lower elevations, youll appreciate the special beauty of santa fe. Ski santa fe and hyde memorial state park are both worth a visit while youre checking out the area. Santa fe peak is sequenced with geneva peak which lies 1.
According to data gathered by the shuttle radar topography mission. Santa fe is a highaltitude city with a semiarid climate characterized by chilly winters and very warm summers. Hiking info, trail maps, and 31 trip reports from deception peak 12320 ft in the. Gaining perspective on pecos peaks santa fe new mexican. Hike to picacho peak and atalaya peak, cerro gordo trailhead. Start at the windsor trail sign, cross a wooden footbridge and turn right.
It is situated within the pecos wildnerness section of the santa fe national forest, a vast, rugged wildnerness with boundless opportunities for hiking and peakbagging. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for santa fe baldy via lake peak and winsor loop, located in santa fe national forest, new mexico. Many local climbers around santa fe refer to this as deception peak, probably because its a false summit for nearby lake peak. Upcoming events southwest explorers league santa fe, nm.
First this is not my photo nor was it taken today but it is a photo of deception peak. Start on winsor trail and follow the eastbound trail around 0. This hike begins in the parking lot of the santa fe ski basin and climbs the winsor national recreation trail to the fence at the pecos wilderness boundary. Ravens ridge to lake peak loop hiking trail, santa fe, new.
The nearby peak to the northeast is lake peak, connected to deception peak by a narrow ridge. Hike santa fe baldy, winsor trailhead the outbound. Ill try to scout it out, but by the 19th hopefully ravens. Santa fe ski area parking to winsor trail to skyline ridge to penitente peak to lake. Ski santa fe loop running trail, santa fe, new mexico. Jan 31, 2018 hike report, trail map, and elevation profile. An unmarked, but easily followed trail up to the peaks. There are several scenic overlook spots as the trail climbs ravens ridge to lake peak. Just a little east of santa fe baldy are views to east pecos baldy, west pecos baldy, chimayosos peak and truchas trout peak. Map features 15 suggested day trips route difficulty, elevation and miles trailhead. I was a nervous on my drive, we were starting at over 10,000 feet and running to 12,400. Elevation of viveash mesa, new mexico, usa topographic. This section is a nearly constant 6% grade for 5 miles, with beautiful views over santa fe through the aspens.
The hike up to deception peak is strenuous because of the insane elevation gain and maybe because of the small amount of. Deception peak, one of the high 12,000 foot peaks of northern new mexico 20081010. Lake peak is very near the santa fe ski area and is depicted on the trail map above and left of the ski area. The ravens ridge overlook is an out and back hike of 3. Sep 02, 2017 the race starts off with a big climb up to near the summit of deception peak, gaining over 2000 in about 3 miles, and then an upanddown half mile to the aid station, located near the top of one of the ski santa fe ski lifts. Otherwise, this was a fantastic winter hike close to santa fe. Winsor trail to ravens ridge and deception peak santa fe national forest santa fe, new mexico usa friday, june 16, 2017 given the elevation of deception peak 12,343 feet, we were a little concerned that, in midjune, we would run into. When visiting the santa fe area, expedia can provide you with extensive deception peak information, as well as great savings on nearby hotels and flights. Deception peak is adjacent to the santa fe ski area ski santa fe. Diablo canyon hike santa fe santa fe picture of the day day 14. After cresting the first peak you lose to elevation heading down the other. Ascent trip report i had some time to kill in santa fe before heading up to colorado to climb pikes peak, so i decided to do the first 3 miles of the santa fe 50 miler course, which climbs from the santa fe ski area up to near the top of deception peak. Lower parts of the trail required spikes and i saw a few other hikers with poles to help.
Despite its proximity to the city, lake peak can barely be seen from the city of santa fe, so it is difficult to get a good vantage point for the peak until you are on ravens ridge. The hike up santa fe baldy passes through several high alpine biomes, which are especially delightful in the fall when the aspens change colors. To the west is the rio grande valley, with the jemez mountains in the background. Hiking santa fe baldy via lake peak and winsor loop in santa. Hike to the summit of lake peak, winsor trail, santa fe. Situated in santa fe, this romantic vacation home is 5. Thif you go through the gate at the fence you can get to nambe lake, santa fe baldy and many other places. Santa fe has some of the cleanest air in the country and boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. If you are looking for deception peak travel information, expedia has you covered.
Spectacular 360 views of the pecos wilderness, the jemez mountains, and the colorful rio grande valley. As an acclimitizer before attempting a 14er in colorado, we decided to hike deception peak outside santa fe. It is the fourthlargest city in new mexico and the seat of santa fe county. Ravens ridge overlook deception peak trail santa fe, nm. The citys tourism bureau advises that santa fes high altitude means air is rarefied. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and horses and is best used from april until october. Santa fe countys highest elevation is 3,952 meters 12,966 feet which ranks it 2nd in terms of highest elevations when compared. We chose a perfect afternoon to hike to the top of deception peak near the santa fe ski area. When i returned someone added south penitente peak, elevation 12,110. This ranks santa fe county 26th in terms of lowest elevations when compared to a total of 33 counties in new mexico. There are no higher mountains in new mexico south of santa fe baldy. The trail head for lake peak and santa fe baldy is located at the parking lot of the santa fe ski area, about 20 miles or so from the santa fe town square. That whitetopped mountain is called santa fe baldy. Santa fe baldy appears further back to the left of lake peak.
Deception, more of a prominent mound than a distinctive peak. May 28, 2012 first this is not my photo nor was it taken today but it is a photo of deception peak. I saw the trail to the peak on the way to nambe lake and figured that if i ever returned to santa fe, i would have to give it a try. Latitudelongitude wgs84 35 47 42 n, 105 46 22 w 35. Elevation of 39 terrero ranch rd, tererro, nm, usa. This page shows the elevationaltitude information of 39 terrero ranch rd, tererro, nm, usa, including elevation map, topographic map, narometric pressure, longitude and latitude. This is the regular series of sf ski basin ascents to deception and beyond, while ski santa fe is closed. Hiking santa fe baldy via lake peak and winsor loop in. Aug 29, 20 the hike to deception peak is often written up as part of longer hikes to other peaks, such as lake and penintente.
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