Pajarito Mountain
About Pajarito Mountain
A rugged, local favorite in the Jemez Mountains known for its technical terrain and laid-back, community-driven spirit.
Highlights
- Technical tree runs
- Volcanic mountain bike trails
- Casual tailgating culture
- High-desert panoramas
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2736m
- Top lift: 3179m
- Ski pistes: 35km
- Ski lifts: 6
- MTB trails: 97.4km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Pajarito Mountain
- Today: 7 to 10 °C, rain, 0 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4276 m (4050 to 4460 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | 7 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 6 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 5 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 5 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 8 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 5 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 8 / 15 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 6 / 9 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 5 / 9 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 5 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Pajarito Mountain
Hikes nearby — Pajarito Mountain (18)
18 curated hiking trails around Pajarito Mountain, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Valle Trail
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Guaje Canyon Trail
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Pajarito Canyon Trail
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Camp May Road Trail
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Los Alamos Canyon Trail
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Quemazon/Pipeline Loop
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Nail Trail
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Pipeline Road
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Quemazon Trail
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Cave of the Winds Trail
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Fitness Trail
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Water Canyon Trail
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American Springs
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Berm City Trail
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Perimeter Trail
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Apache Spring Trail
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Bayo Benches Loop
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Bayo Canyon Trail
Mountain biking near Pajarito Mountain
- Quemazon/Pipeline Loop
- Perimeter Trail (290)
- Aspenola
- Quemazon Trail (287)
- Aspen For Trouble
- Lower Aspenola
- Acid Canyon Loop
- Braking Bad
Getting to Pajarito Mountain
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), 41 km away, about 1h26 by road
Where to stay in Pajarito Mountain
3 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 180 EUR per night, median 215 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Pajarito Mountain page.