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Atalaya + Picacho Loop

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  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. …Santa Fe
  5. South Dale Ball Trails
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“A fun 10-ish mile loop just outside of town. ”

Alex Rollins
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9.6

Miles

15.4

KM

Loop

9,047' 2,758 m

High

7,247' 2,209 m

Low

2,346' 715 m

Up

2,351' 717 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Unknown

Overview

A nice moderate run with a good amount of vert around Atalaya mountain.

Description

Begin with a relatively tough 3.5-ish mile climb up to the top of Atalaya, then follow the trail along the ridgeline to Picacho. from there, head down to the Cerro Gordo trailhead. Tragically, you'll have to run on southwest on the road for about a half mile, before turning left onto Arroyo Polay.

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  4.5 from 2 votes

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in South Dale Ball Trails

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in South Dale Ball Trails

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in New Mexico

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Atlaya Mountain approach.
Jul 26, 2019 near Santa Fe, NM
Looking up to the top of Atalaya Trail. Huskies think snow is a good thing.
Apr 8, 2015 near Santa Fe, NM
Nearing the top of Atalaya Mountain on the Atalaya Trail
Apr 8, 2015 near Santa Fe, NM
Spring time - fun time!
Jun 4, 2015 near Santa Fe, NM
Top of Picacho Peak
Jun 5, 2015 near Santa Fe, NM
One of the fun sections!
Jun 4, 2015 near Santa Fe, NM

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