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Recreational Activities


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Little Tesuque Picnic Area

HikingRestroomsLittle Tesuque picnic site, photo

Location: Seven miles from downtown Santa Fe on NM 475
Access: Take Bishop’s Lodge Road to Artist Road, which will turn into NM 475, also known as Hyde Park Road.
Uses: Picnicking and hiking.
Fees: None

FOR DAY USE ONLY

Little Tesuque, photo

Facilities:

10 sites, one group sheltered site

Vaulted toilet (May be closed from November through April)

Picnic tables and grills

 

Notes:

Elevation at the picnic area is 8,350 feet. Day use only from sunrise to sunset.

There is no potable water.

In order to help keep the area clean, there is a closure order in effect banning the use of glass bottles.

Little Tesuque Picnick Area is a popular spot for a quick get away from town. It is the closest to town of the several developed recreation sites along NM 475 (Hyde Park Road), and the first one the visitor will pass.

NM 475 is also designated as the Santa Fe Scenic Byway. There are additional recreation opportunities along NM 475, including developed campgrounds, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and in the winter both nordic and alpine skiing.

 

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