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: 66km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Pajarito Mountain
- Today: 7 to 16 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4400 m (4280 to 4520 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dim. 20 sept. | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| lun. 21 sept. | 8 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| mar. 22 sept. | 8 / 16 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| mer. 23 sept. | 6 / 9 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| jeu. 24 sept. | 7 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| ven. 25 sept. | 6 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | 6 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | 8 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | 8 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | 5 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 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
- Acid Canyon Loop
- Upper Walnut Trail
- Braking Bad
- Fast and Loose
- Aspenola
- Lower Aspenola
- Aspen For Trouble
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 170 EUR per night, median 201 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Pajarito Mountain page.