Arroyo Hondo Open Space Trail Head — Attraction in Santa Fe

One of the best kept secrets in the Santa Fe outskirts. There are actually two separate parking lots for this area. One on Old Agua Fria and the other is on Arroyo Hondo. These trails are not very busy and are excellent for hiking, trail running, and moutnain biking. The trails are quite narrow and go around the edge a large hill with a few paths that cross over. Outer path is about 2 miles round trip. There are a couple spots with large exposed rocks on the trail that some mountain bikers may need to dismouont for. Other than that, it is a fun little place to be outdoors and get some...

Parking lots are small/medium sized and have a porta potty. Couple shaded parking spaces. Number of trails crisscrossing the 1.6 mile outer loop to give everyone the right walk/run/hike of their liking. Nice territorial views and of Santa Fe. Trail is in great condition, offers little shade, pretty gradual throughout, not very rocky, handful of informative interpretive signs scattered around and lots of...

Off of route 66/ old las vegas highway and near to the Interstate. Close proximity of Harry's Road house, Bourbon Grill lies Arroyo Hondo and thus Arroyo Hondos open space... With easy trails and several loop trails shows views of Cerillos hills and Jemez as well as the countryside below. Easy to get to, been many times. Hikes are not very long or difficult. Signs are posted at various places showing...