Over the course of this trail, there is an 800 ft elevation change of mostly vertical relief. In fall, the aspen trees are awash with gold, making this trail a stupendous way to revel in autumn's glory. The length of this hike can be extended by taking one of a myriad of trails intersecting with it.

Directions: From Hyde Memorial State Park, Located above the Hyde Park camping area

This pleasant four mile hike traverses some beautiful streams and aspen/conifer forests of the Sangre de Cristo mountains not far from Santa Fe.