Penas Negras
0.3 mi
Distance
43 ft
Elev. Gain
8m
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 0.3 miles long and gains 43 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 5 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 | 3,172 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 3,187 ft |
| End | 0.3 mi | 3,187 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 5 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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Rio De Las Vacas Campground
7.4 mi awayJemez Springs, NM
Check official pricing30 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Clear Creek Campground (nm)
8.2 mi awayCuba, NM
Check official pricing25 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Rebels Roost
9.9 mi awayCuba, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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