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Bear Wallow

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.5 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. …Santa Fe
  5. Hyde Memorial State Park
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“A good, well-used trail to a mountain stream. ”

Peter Olson
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Miles

1.8

KM

Point to Point

8,733' 2,662 m

High

8,241' 2,512 m

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Up

492' 150 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail starts at an intersection with Borego Trail and descends to Tesuque Creek. It forms one side of a triangular loop and is very popular. The tread is mostly smooth with some rocky outcrops. The closer to the creek you get, the steeper the trail becomes.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest Office

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Peter Olson
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 4 votes

#6

in Hyde Memorial State Park

#24883

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Trail Rankings

#6

in Hyde Memorial State Park

#359

in New Mexico

#24,883

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Morning saunter along Bear Wallow.
Jun 20, 2024 near Santa Fe, NM

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