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2.3 miles
Distance
733 ft
Climb
-823 ft
Descent
00:33:31
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
7,840 ft
Altitude min
8,391 ft
Altitude max
7,929 ft
Altitude start
7,840 ft
Altitude end
-0.732%
Grade
-44.645%
Grade max
32.097%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
677 ft
Distance flat
00:33:31
Avg time

Chamisa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Fe Mountains
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104965 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43397 in Trail Running
    • #43600 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

From the Chamisa Parking Lot, the trail splits immediately into a lower and a higher portion. Most riders take the higher option as it is an easier to ride option. However, the trail begins climbing very steeply, thankfully on smooth tread. Eventually the trail does mellow out a bit, but you will climb right up until the trail gains the ridge overlooking the Winsor Trail. At the top there is an intersection for Saddleback or continue down the other side on Chamisa. This descent towards the Winsor is very fast and relatively non-technical. Heading back towards the parking lot, this climb is as taxing as the outbound climb but tends to be more technical. Ridden in either direction, Chamisa provides a stiff climb and a swift descent.

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Multiple Parking Lots

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Chamisa Trail Reports

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Apr 20, 2025 @ 8:13am
Apr 20, 2025
Jul 10, 2024 @ 1:43pm
Jul 10, 2024
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
May 19, 2024 @ 9:33am
May 19, 2024
 Clear
Apr 20, 2024 @ 2:20pm
Apr 20, 2024
 tree down
Mar 22, 2024 @ 8:32pm
Mar 22, 2024
 Some snow spots all rideable
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Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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        Directions to chamisa trailhead (35.752730, -105.858000)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chamisa

        ▼ Where is Chamisa located?
        Chamisa is located in Santa Fe Mountains, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.75273, -105.858.
        ▼ How hard is Chamisa?
        Chamisa is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.732%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chamisa?
        Chamisa has 733 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 823 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,840 ft to 8,391 ft.
        ▼ Is Chamisa a point to point trail?
        Chamisa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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