Santa Fe Baldy (NM)

Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States

13.5 miles (21.8 km) · 3,642 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Santa Fe Baldy (NM) is a 13.5-mile loop route in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States, gaining 3,626 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 2,331 feet at an average 12.6% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.5 mi (21.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Average gain	269 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 2,357 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.5%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Santa Fe Baldy (NM)

How much elevation gain does Santa Fe Baldy (NM) have?

Santa Fe Baldy (NM) has 3,642 ft (1,110 m) of elevation gain over 13.5 miles (21.8 km). That averages 269 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Santa Fe Baldy (NM)?

The difficulty score for Santa Fe Baldy (NM) is 18.8 of 100. That is harder than 89.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 45% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Santa Fe Baldy (NM)?

The longest climb on Santa Fe Baldy (NM) runs 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gains 2,357 ft (719 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.5%.