Tunnel Spring Trailhead

Dec 24th, 2023

This is an amazing hike with beautiful views of the Rio Grande Valley, Placitas and up to Santa Fe. Take the trail split clockwise for the best views. Anything beyond 1 mile will start up with more elevation. Taking the loop counterclockwise is basically 1 mile straight up 1,100 feet. There is a cool cave and a stream on this route. There is little to NO signs for these trail splits. This should be the go to hike for the area. Maybe someday theyll add directional signage and a few benches to sit and enjoy the views.
Dec 22nd, 2023

A good place to start a moderate or strenuous hike. You can do several out and backs light to moderate, a moderate 2 hour loop and if you want the start of North crest trail ( 6 hours ). The road is very rough I would recommend at least high clearance vehicle.
Sep 23rd, 2023

Aug 16th, 2023

This trail was misleading and I feel bad for those that Google it and plan their day around it before seeing it. I have a newer 4x4 vehicle and my wheels were spinning on the way to the trail to the hike. A lower vehicle would not make it as the trail is worn and rutted in the specific turn I'm talking about. If you can make it to the trail you'll find yourself hiking cliff side uphill for around 2. 5 miles, it changes into different terrains maybe 3 times. The hike to this point is moderate mostly uphill on a edge of a cliff I'm not an expert.... The worst part was the *loop*. You cut down off the trail that was originaly part of the crest. The way down is almost straight down, loose rocks the entire way. One hour up and three hours down just because you're tiptoeing as slow as possible so you don't slip down the cliff on the loose rocks. I would recommend making it to the top and turning around and hiking right back the way you came.
May 31st, 2023