Atalaya Mountain is one of Santa Fe's premier hiking destinations, offering a rewarding trek through high-desert forest in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. Trailheads near St. John's College direct hikers along well-marked paths featuring steady inclines and steeper upper options. Reaching the peak at over 9,100 feet rewards adventurers with panoramic vistas across the city and surrounding valley.
More things to do in Santa Fe
The Santa Fe Playhouse$Historic community theater delivering diverse dramas, musicals, and comedies since 1922.
The Cross of the MartyrsFreeHistoric hilltop memorial offering sweeping panoramic views of downtown Santa Fe
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National MonumentFreeDiscover unique cone shaped rock formations and canyon trails near Santa Fe
The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art$Discover rich Hispanic art traditions at this historic Santa Fe museum.
The Wheelwright Museum of the American IndianFreeExplore contemporary and traditional Native American art in Santa Fe
Palace of the Governors$Explore centuries of New Mexico history at Santa Fe's historic adobe palace.