Hiked the Apache Canyon Loop trail counterclockwise. It's a pleasant hike with a nice section along the creek. Maintenance notes: - Lack of signage makes it challenging to find the trail. Would be helpful to have signs where both T175 and T176 leave the road. - There is an open gate - should it be closed and locked? A motorcycle happened to pass me as I was coming out. - Sign at the trail register is faded and unreadable. - Trail register is damaged. - Several sections of trail have quite a bit of washout, could use water divert structures. - There are 15 trees across the first section, 6 trees across the second. Other notes: - The "79" road sign when entering the forest has been tagged. - FSR 79 is getting rutted, especially in the steep section. Suggest AWD and some clearance for vehicles.

Walking

Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States

time : Sep 6, 2025 8:39 AM

duration : 2h 25m 46s

distance : 6.3 mi

total_ascent : 981 ft

highest_point : 8364 ft

avg_speed : 2.6 mi/h

user_id : jlanders

user_firstname : Joe

user_lastname : Anders

Hiked the Apache Canyon Loop trail counterclockwise. It's a pleasant hike with a nice section along the creek. Maintenance notes: - Lack of signage makes it challenging to find the trail. Would be helpful to have signs where both T175 and T176 leave the road. - There is an open gate - should it be closed and locked? A motorcycle happened to pass me as I was coming out. - Sign at the trail register is faded and unreadable. - Trail register is damaged. - Several sections of trail have quite a bit of washout, could use water divert structures. - There are 15 trees across the first section, 6 trees across the second. Other notes: - The "79" road sign when entering the forest has been tagged. - FSR 79 is getting rutted, especially in the steep section. Suggest AWD and some clearance for vehicles.