Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe National Forest covers over 1.6 million acres of high desert, ponderosa pine forests, and alpine peaks east of Santa Fe, NM.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Southern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval & Santa Fe counties |
| District | Santa Fe National Forest |
| City | Santa Fe |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 35.631 |
| Longitude | -106.242 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMESanta Fe National Forest stretches across northern New Mexico, providing diverse landscapes from arid high desert to snow-capped peaks. Visitors come for long-distance hikes, day-use recreation, and access to trailheads leading into remote backcountry. Key features include the Palace of the Governors, trail systems around Hyde Memorial State Park and Santa Fe Ski Basin, and routes connecting to the Continental Divide Trail. Opportunities range from year-round camping and fishing to alpine skiing in winter, with emphasis on leave-no-trace practices and respect for Native American sites. The gnarled piñon and juniper give way to towering ponderosa and fir higher up, with wildlife such as elk, black bear, and migratory birds.
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