Posted in New Mexico June 16, 2020 by

Hiking At Holy Ghost Trail In New Mexico Is Like Entering A Fairytale

Finding a magical experience in the Land of Enchantment isn’t a difficult task. In fact, there are plenty of places around the state that offer an escape into a fairytale landscape, whether it is a lush forest, a treacherous desert, or a cozy mountain town.

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In fact, a dreamy landscape is exactly what you'll encounter on the Holy Ghost Trail in northern New Mexico.
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The ethereal name of this trail is just the beginning of the enchanting experience here.
Meandering through the woodsy landscape of Santa Fe National Forest, the trail measures approximately 3.3 miles one-way and is rated moderately difficult by AllTrails.
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You will need to cross the creek on foot about three or four times during the hike and it gets a bit steep towards the end of the trail.
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Simply saying this is a gorgeous area is a bit of an understatement.
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At times, the trail can appear overgrown between the pine and aspens. But that combined with seasonal wildflowers and the Holy Ghost Creek running near the trail add to the intrigue of the scenery.
Sitting approximately 14 miles (yet one hour) from Santa Fe, the nearest settlement is Tererro, a tiny unincorporated community sitting in the foothills of the Santa Fe Mountains.
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The trailhead is located at the end of Forest Road 122 and near the Holy Ghost Campground.
Holy Ghost Trail is located in Santa Fe National Forest, a one-hour drive from Santa Fe via Interstate 25 and NM-63.
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The trail is open year-round and a permit is not required to hike in the area. Details about the trail can be found on the U.S. Forest Service website or on AllTrails.

Website: U.S. Forest Service
Website: AllTrails
Location: Google Maps

Did you know there are whispers that Holy Ghost Campground located just beyond the trailhead is haunted? Read more in Spend The Night At New Mexico’s Most Haunted Campground For A Truly Terrifying Experience.

Address: Holy Ghost Canyon Rd, Tererro, NM 87573, USA