Contact Info
- Phone:
- 505-757-6121
Basics
- Length:
- 12 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 9 - 10 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 9800 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 9800 feet to 11920 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2120 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
From Horsethief Meadow, follow the trail east and downstream along Horsethief Creek. After a half mile, the trail begins to climb the hillside to the north. The trail climbs steeply out of the canyon, reaches the top of a ridge, and drops quickly into Panchuela Creek. Over the next one and-a-half miles the trail climbs to the intersection with Rito Perro Trail 256. Skyline Trail turns north and begins the steep, rocky, and eroded climb to the top of the Pecos Baldy ridge. The rocky trail then descends the north face of the ridge to the lake and the junction with Jack's Creek Trail 257.
From the junction with Jack's Creek Trail, Skyline Trail continues north along Trailriders' Wall. This portion of the trail should be avoided during lightning storms and severe weather. After two and-a-half miles the trail begins a gradual descent near the junction with Rio Medio Trail 155. The trail continues north through the forest, passing obscure junctions with South Azul Trail 255 and Chimayosos Trail 246. After passing Truchas Lakes, the trail intersects Jack's Creek Trail 257 at its northern end.
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.
Camp at least 50 feet from the trail and at least 200 feet from lakes. Use existing campsites and pack out your trash.
Hikers, horsemen and horses must be in good physical condition and acclimated to high altitudes.
