Hike to Lake Peak and the Skyline Trail

Are you ready for a nice, long day hike at high elevation with incredible views? Join Zack Baker with PEEC and the Los Alamos Mountaineers for this sporting route in the Sangre de Christo Mountains. Participants will meet at Santa Fe Ski Basin/Winsor Trailhead parking area on at 8 AM. Expected return to the trailhead is 3 PM.

This outing will take hikers to the tops of Lake Peak, Deception Peak, and Penitente Peak, then descend back around through the lush valley. The route starts on the Winsor Trail at Santa Fe Ski Basin, continues up Raven's Ridge, over the peaks, and down the Skyline Trail, back to Winsor. Expect spectacular summer scenery and the finest views so close to Santa Fe. It's a long, but non-technical hike, so we'll start early. Total distance is 10.4 miles round-trip with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain. The morning will be chilly, so bring light layers and a raincoat in case of precipitation. Bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. There is water available around mile 7 (after descending all the peaks), so you may opt to bring a water filter. It is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Los Alamos to the trailhead.

Zack Baker is leading this trip for PEEC as part of the collaboration with the Los Alamos Mountaineers. Zack is an experienced hiker and skier of the area around the Santa Fe Ski Basin and Winsor Trail areas.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required to save your spot. If you have any questions, please contact PEEC. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Admission: $5/non-member, Free/PEEC or LAM member.