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The Dale Ball Trail System stretches for 22 miles throughout the beautiful foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, meandering around the outlying areas around the city of Santa Fe. The trail system can be accessed via the city's Hyde Park, Upper Canyon Road, St. Johns, and Cerro Gordo areas, perfect for a day trip from the city for panoramic mountain and skyline views. Beginner and advanced hikes are offered throughout the system, which features trails that traverse rocky ledges and smooth straight patches of terrain. A numbered sign system is offered at each trail junction for easy navigation. Connections are offered to other area trail systems, including the Nature Conservancy, Atalaya, and Dorothy Stewart Trails.

Santa Fe, NM 87501, Phone: 505-955-6977

The Dale Ball Trail System
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