Contact Info
- Phone:
- 505-757-6121
Basics
- Length:
- 5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 3 - 4 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 8160 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 8160 feet to 9480 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1320 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
Holy Ghost Trailhead recieves less use than other trailheads that provide access to the lakes of the western wilderness. The trail begins on the east side of the parking lot, climbing up the side of the canyon. The trail drops back down to Holy Ghost Creek and follows the creek up the canyon for about one-half mile. The trail follows the creek for several miles, either at or slightly above the canyon bottom. There are several stream crossings along the way. The crossings become increasingly easy as the stream diminishes in size higher up the canyon. The last mile of trail switchbacks steeply up the slope and emerges in an open meadow on Carpenter Ridge, the ridge between Winsor Creek and Holy Ghost Creek. The trail ends at the junction with Winsor Trail 254.
Tour Companies
Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing
- Santa Fe Area
- Snowshoeing, Hiking
- 505-660-0394
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.Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing
- Santa Fe Area
- Snowshoeing, Hiking
- 505-660-0394
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This trail is in the Pecos Wilderness. Motorized equipment and mechanized transportation, including mountain bikes, hunter carts, and chainsaws are prohibited.
Horses trailers are not permitted on the road to Holy Ghost and horses are not permitted at the trailhead.
