Penas Negras
5.0 mi
Distance
571 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 58m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Penas Negras is a point-to-point trail in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 5 miles long and gains 571 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is La Jara, 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 | 3,000 ft |
| End | 5.0 mi | 3,155 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed May 31–Dec 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:
- La Jara, NM · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Rio Arriba County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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