Penas Negras
0.7 mi
Distance
56 ft
Elev. Gain
15m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Penas Negras is a point-to-point trail in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 0.7 miles long and gains 56 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 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,155 ft |
| End | 0.7 mi | 3,172 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 6 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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