Panchuela West
1.5 mi
Distance
764 ft
Elev. Gain
53m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Panchuela West is a point-to-point trail in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It is 1.5 miles long and gains 764 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Truchas, New Mexico, about 9 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,054 ft |
| End | 1.5 mi | 3,289 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed May 1–Nov 1
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Truchas, NM · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Santa Fe County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Tererro - State Fish and Game
5 mi awayTererro, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Borrego Mesa Campground
5.8 mi awayCordova, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator

Black Canyon Campground (santa Fe National Forest, Nm)
6.2 mi awaySanta Fe, NM
Check official pricing72 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV Popular No Service

Panchuela Campground and Trailhead
6.4 mi awayPecos, NM
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Tent No Service
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