10k Trailhead — Attraction in Four Corners States

This almost feels alien coming from Rio Rancho/Albuquerque considering the change in ecology and weather. It is amazing how different it looks and feels just with a little change in elevation. There are many trails with trailheads, and multiple trails moving off one another. You are in an alpine/subalpine area once you get to the trailheads, lots of conifers which helps with the sun exposure If you try to take the road from the north, 165, you will experience a lot of dirt, dips, and rocks... you can make it, but it is not a smooth road. From Rio Rancho it is a lot farther to drive the southern route from I-40. We loved the area, and plan to go there more...

This is less about the slab of asphalt and it's adjacent standard issue long-drop toilet than the trail it provides access to. This a a great place to hike, snowshoe, or mountain bike, although it is most likely to configured as an out and back excursion from here. The trail (as indicated by its name) roughly follows the 10K foot contour, but with plenty of small dips and climbs to keep things interesting. As a hike, it's a great way to be at altitude without the steep pitch to get you there, thereby making it a natural for kids. As a mountain bike ride, it to offers enough technical challenge to keep it interesting, but be mindful of all the other...

This is a perfect trail. Easy to do in the late morning and be back home by 3 PM or so. I took my six-year-old all the way to the peak. We had sandwiches up there, enjoyed the view, then meandered back down.

The white fir trees were dropping their cones which smell devine.

Excellent shade for most of the way. Serene, lots of birdsong. Not crowded, but enough people coming and going to say hello to every once in a while. All dog owners respectfully had their pups on leashes. Trail was clean and well-maintained.

Lush undergrowth. Plenty of native plant life to identify. Bring your field guide! Restorative...