About 24 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails grace Santa Fe’s east side. Nearly every morning we leave our house to take the poodle for a walk on nearby trails, which delights her to no end and is a great way to start any day. At each intersection there are maps posted which show where you are, which makes it nearly impossible to get lost unless you stray from the trails.
With the "monsoon" season (yes, a real monsoon cycle of welcome afternoon rains) in July and August, the valleys can be muddy but otherwise the trails are passable and well used except in winter. Mountain bikers will find the rocky single-track trails challenging, and even for hikers there are many steep ups and downs...not a stroll in the park.
With the changes in seasons and changes in light throughout the day, you can always notice different things even on a trail you know well: wildflowers, cactus flowers, a new vista or landmark you hadn't noticed before.
Maps of the Dale Ball Trail system are available from the Santa Fe County Mapping Division in the County Building at Grant St. and Palace Ave.
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