Santa Fe
National Forest
1474 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505

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Description:

From the junction with Gascon Trail 239, the Skyline Trail continues south through a large grassland on the eastern divide. There is a cairned route along the east side of Cebolla Mountain as well as a trail on the west side. The most important thing is to continue south of the ridgeline. There is no visible tread in the grasslands. In many places the trail is obscure and there are multiple cairned or blazed routes. It is not necessary to cross the quartsize fields. Look for routes around them.

Approximately six miles south of the Gascon Trail junction is the junction with Rociada Trail 250. The trail maintains its southerly direction, alternating between forest and meadows. After two more miles, the trail intersects Los Esteros Trail 226 and after about five miles it intersects Porvenir Canyon Trail 247. The 1.5 miles of trail from here to Elk Mountain recieve much more use than the portions of trail to the north. The trail leaves the Pecos Wilderness just before arriving at Forest Road 646.

See Skyline Trail-Part 1, Skyline Trail-Part 2, Skyline Trail-Part 3, Skyline Trail-Part 4, Skyline Trail-Part 5

Notes:

This trail is in the Pecos Wilderness. Motorized equipment and mechanized transportation, including mountain bikes, hunter carts, and chainsaws are prohibited.

Hikers and horsemen and horses must be in good physical condition and acclimated to high altitudes.

Warning:

Be prepared for cold and stormy weather and limited visibility at any time of the year.

The trail can be difficult to find in some places. Also water is hard to find along the ridge line. It is necessary to drop into the side drainages to find water.