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Jack's Creek Trail No. 157

Contact Info
Pecos, NM 87552

Phone:
505-757-6121
Basics
Length:
14.5 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate,
Difficult
Time:
8 - 9 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
9840 feet
Elevation Range:
9840 feet to 11840 feet
Elevation Change:
2000 feet
Season:
Year Round

Description

From the junction with Beatty's Trail 25 on Round Mountain, this trail heads north going around the west side of the mountain. The trail continues to Jack's Creek Crossing and the junction with Dockweiler Trail 259. A strenuous three mile climb up the obvious trail takes one through the woods to the Pecos Baldy Lake area and the junction with Skyline Trail 251. The two trails are together for approximately .75 miles on Trailriders' Wall after which the Jack's Creek Trail veers east and north to the junction with Sebadillosos Trail 245. This section of trail is very difficult when snowy or icy which are common until late June under normal snowfall conditions. The trail follows the base of Trailriders' Wall intersecting the South Fork Trail 255 two times and crossing the head of the South Fork Rito Azul.

A junction with North Azul Trail 264 is found a quarter mile after crossing the head of the Azul. The trail continues through forest and boggy areas interescting Chimayosos Trail 246 and eventually climbs through a series of meadows to the junction with Skyline Trail 251.

Tour Companies

  • Santa Fe Area
  • Snowshoeing, Hiking
  • 505-660-0394

Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing From alpine to desert, Outspire guides enrich your experience by giving context to your hike. So that your destination is not only what you see, but a sense of where the area fits in New Mexico's history, geology and natural world. Our hiking guides are experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated to share the joy of being outside! Day hikes and winter snowshoe outings are planned to suit your interests and fitness.

Details

Length:
14.5 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Difficult
Time:
8 - 9 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
9840
Elevation Range:
9840 feet to 11840
Elevation Change:
2000
Season:
Year Round
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Cowles, Truchas Peak, Pecos Falls
Additional Details:

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

This trail does not recieve annual maintenance, and is subject to frequent tree fall.

Bighorn sheep are common near Pecos Baldy Lake. Do not feed the sheep under any circumstances.

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