Women's Hiking Trip: Santa Fe National Forest Sample Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival + Travel to Santa Fe

Book your flight to arrive at Albuquerque International Airport - no later than 1pm.

• Airport Pick Up 11:00AM-1:00PM

• Depart for Santa Fe, NM (1 hour drive)

• Lunch in Santa Fe - enjoy the square

• Sunset hike on Atalaya or Picacho Trail

• Check-In to Airbnb and relax

DAY 2: The BIG HIKE

We'll be on our feet a lot today! From sun up to sun down we'll be seeing everything we can!

• Pre-sunrise departure for Santa Fe Baldy Trail - grab and go breakfast

• 13.5 miles RT 3,464ft elevation gain

• Lunch at conclusion of hike

• Enjoy the evening in Santa Fe

• Dinner in Santa Fe and enjoy sunset from a viewpoint of choice

• Relax at the house

• Goodnight!

DAY 3: Hiking + Bandelier National Monument + Hot Springs

Today will begin your taper of activity, while still challenging your limits. Be prepared for some soreness or stiffness of joints and maybe some blisters to nurse, but you can do it!

• 7:00am departure for Deception Peak & Lake Peak Trail (6.2 miles, 2,529ft elevation gain)

• Lunch after conclusion of hike in Santa Fe

• Bandelier National Monument - Pueblo Loop Trail (1.5 miles, 239ft elevation)

• Hike and soak in San Antonio Hot Springs (1.5 miles RT, 203 ft elevation)

• Dinner in Santa Fe

• Goodnight!

DAY 4: Highest Peak in NM & Taos

• 6:00am departure for Wheeler Peak (9 miles RT, 2,972ft elevation) - grab and go breakfast

• Lunch in Taos

• Rio Grande Gorge Bridge walk & viewpoints

• Head back to Airbnb in Santa Fe

• Dinner in Santa Fe

• Goodnight

DAY 5: Departure Day

• Sleep in until agreed upon time

• Enjoy breakfast at a local diner

• Depart for Albuquerque

• Airport Drop Offs: Flights should depart at 12pm or later

• Return home with lots of memories and full heart!