Explore the Scenic Beauty of La Tierra Trailhead

Getting There

• Car

  From any location within Santa Fe National Forest, head towards the city of Santa Fe. Look for the signs leading to NM-285/NM-84. Take NM-285 North and continue for approximately 6 miles. Turn right onto NM-599 (the Santa Fe Bypass) and continue for about 4 miles. Take the exit towards US-84/NM-285 and keep left at the fork to merge onto US-84 N/NM-285 N. After about 2 miles, take the exit for NM-599 toward Los Alamos. Continue on NM-599 for approximately 5 miles until you see the signs for La Tierra Trailhead. Follow the signs to the trailhead parking area.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, take the Santa Fe Trails bus service. Board the bus at the nearest stop to your location and take route 2 (Calle Lorca). You will need to transfer to route 4 (Calle de Agua) at the intersection of S St Francis Dr and W Zia Rd. Once on route 4, get off at the stop for NM-599. From there, you may need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service to reach La Tierra Trailhead, as public transit does not go directly to the trailhead.

• Bike

  For those who wish to bike to La Tierra Trailhead, start from the downtown area of Santa Fe. Head north on St. Francis Drive, then take a left onto W Zia Road, where you can find bike paths. Continue on the bike path until you reach the intersection with NM-599, then follow the bike-friendly routes leading to the trailhead. It is approximately a 6-mile ride from downtown Santa Fe to the trailhead.

• Walk

  Walking to La Tierra Trailhead from nearby accommodations is possible, but keep in mind it is a long trek. If you are staying in a nearby hotel, exit and navigate to NM-599. Follow the pedestrian paths along this road, but be cautious as the road is busy. It is advisable to check your map beforehand as walking directly to the trailhead can take over an hour and is about 4 miles away.