La Tierra is a region in Santa Fe, New Mexico, characterized by an extensive multi-use trail system covering over 1,500 acres. This area features a diverse landscape of high-desert scenery, including juniper glades and rolling terrain, with an elevation range of 350 vertical feet. It offers expansive views of surrounding mountain ranges, providing a wilderness setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, gravel biking, and jogging.
La Tierra provides…
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riders
26.0km
02:40
1,140m
130m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.3km
04:37
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290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.8km
02:45
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350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.0km
01:35
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190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
hikers
10.3km
03:23
120m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3.83km
01:14
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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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01:07
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.07km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41.1km
01:48
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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35.5km
01:38
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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27.6km
01:15
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240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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24.6km
02:04
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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63.2km
05:33
480m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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40.4km
02:58
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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60.0km
04:00
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1,250m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13.3km
01:12
170m
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.56km
00:45
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.2km
02:34
730m
730m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.8km
02:06
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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runners
6.57km
00:41
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.79km
01:15
120m
120m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5.97km
00:38
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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12.3km
01:44
460m
460m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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La Tierra offers a multi-use trail system for various outdoor activities, including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, gravel biking, and jogging. The area features over 25 miles of trails across 1,500 acres, providing diverse terrain for all skill levels.
La Tierra provides numerous hiking paths, ranging from easy to moderate, including wider multi-use trails and narrower single-track options. Examples include the 2.7-mile Ridgetop Loop and a 2.0-mile short hike accessible from the Calabasas Trailhead. More information can be found in the Hiking around La Tierra guide.
La Tierra is known for its mountain biking, offering 74 trails with varying difficulties, including technical trails, freeride jump parks, and flow trails with features like tabletops and berms. Popular trails include North Boundary, Autobahn, Hustle and Flow, Cresta, and Serengeti. Consult the MTB Trails around La Tierra guide for more details.
The region around La Tierra offers road cycling routes, such as the 34.4-mile Santa Fe Rail Trail, and the Santa Fe Scenic Byway via Artist Road. Some trails within the La Tierra system are also suitable for cyclocross bikes. Guides like Cycling around La Tierra and Gravel biking around La Tierra provide further information.
Yes, La Tierra offers trails designated as easy to moderate, suitable for beginners and those seeking less strenuous activities. Both wider multi-use paths and narrower single-track options are available. The Easy hikes around La Tierra guide highlights suitable options.
La Tierra Trails are situated on 1,500 acres with an elevation range of 350 vertical feet, providing expansive views of surrounding mountain ranges. The landscape includes juniper glades and open high-desert scenery, offering a wilderness setting just three miles from the Santa Fe Plaza.
La Tierra is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,800 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 59 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for La Tierra, including Hiking around La Tierra, Easy hikes around La Tierra, MTB Trails around La Tierra, Cycling around La Tierra, Road Cycling Routes around La Tierra, Gravel biking around La Tierra, and Running Trails around La Tierra.
The La Tierra Trails system is accessible from Santa Fe. While specific parking locations are not detailed, trailheads typically offer designated parking areas for visitors. It is advisable to check local signage upon arrival for parking regulations.
The La Tierra Trails are managed by the Santa Fe Conservation Trust in partnership with the City of Santa Fe. Generally, permits are not required for hiking or cycling on the main trail system. However, specific events or designated areas like the Buckman Track for motorized vehicles may have different regulations.
The La Tierra Trails are maintained by the Santa Fe Conservation Trust. Their official website is sfct.org. For direct inquiries, they can be reached by phone at (505) 989-7019.

