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3,224 ft
Distance
360 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:14:51
Avg time
349 ft
Altitude change
7,501 ft
Altitude min
7,850 ft
Altitude max
7,501 ft
Altitude start
7,850 ft
Altitude end
10.813%
Grade
-5.96%
Grade max
39.448%
Grade min
3,006 ft
Distance climb
152 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:14:51
Avg time

Juan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Fe Mountains
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64341 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114861 in Trail Running
    • #75078 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #504 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #807 in Trail Running
    • #747 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

From Saddleback trail intersection, Juan trail descends towards the Nuns Corner pullout and the Little Tesuque trail. The trail is a short, fast, rocky blast down the ridge to the intersection and has a few technically challenging gotcha moments as it rapidly descends towards the intersection with the Little Tesuque Trail. While the trail is bi-directional it would generally be a miserable experience to climb. Also, while there are hikers on this trail, it is far less popular in this regard than Winsor or Chamisa tend to be.

Access Info

Multiple Trailheads

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 292 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Avg: 3.9 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Juan located?
      Juan 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 35.72627, -105.88906.
      ▼ How hard is Juan?
      Juan is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.813%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Juan?
      Juan has 360 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,501 ft to 7,850 ft.
      ▼ Is Juan a point to point trail?
      Juan is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Juan?
      Juan is 3,224 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Juan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Juan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Juan?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Juan are:
      • July (29 activities)
      • June (27 activities)
      • August (21 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Juan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Juan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Juan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Juan. The trail is 3,224 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Juan?
      Juan is a very popular trail. There have been 1,735 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,731 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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