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Carson National Forest
Rio Grande del Rancho Trail 18

Camino Real Ranger District

    Elevations:
  • Trail Beginning: 7,155 ft
  • Trail End: 7,415 ft

Follow State Road 518 about 4 miles south of Taos. The trailhead is on the east side of the road. For about 1/4 mile, the trail follows a steep drainage before makinmg a sharp right turn onto an old forest road that crosses several drainages. You'll cross from pinon/juniper forest into Ponderosa/oak and then back again along the way. There's also some great views of Jicarita Peak through here. This trail is about 6 miles long, each way.

Rating: Novice to intermediate with 260 feet in elevation gain

USGS Quad: Ranchos de Taos

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