Rio Quemado
9.3 mi
Distance
4,544 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 23m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rio Quemado is a point-to-point trail in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It is 9.3 miles long and gains 4,544 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 4 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 | 2,937 ft |
| High point | 9.0 mi | 3,745 ft |
| End | 9.4 mi | 3,619 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed Jun 1–Oct 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 4 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
Borrego Mesa Campground
1.4 mi awayCordova, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Tererro - State Fish and Game
8.7 mi awayTererro, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Black Canyon Campground (santa Fe National Forest, Nm)
10.2 mi awaySanta Fe, NM
Check official pricing72 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV Popular No Service
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