Near East Fork Trail #137
Heading through the woods.
Near East Fork Trail #137
Near Battleship Rock.
Near East Fork Trail #137
The first of the hot, or "warm" springs in our case, stunning.
Near East Fork Trail #137
Falls full from the spring melt, what a beautiful and refreshing noise!
Near East Fork Trail #137
Jamez East River.

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East Fork Trail #137

3.9 (7 Ratings)
A steady climb from Battleship Rock through meadows and woods to the popular Las Conchas Trailhead.
9.2
mi
Distance
2,288
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Hot SpringViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.23mi
Distance
2,288ft
Elevation Gain
667ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
8,558ft
High Point
6,772ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The East Fork Trail #137 is a point-to-point trail that begins, or ends, at Battleship Rock Trailhead and terminates at the Las Conchas Trailhead. Both trailheads are conveniently located on NM State Highway 4. Midway along the trail are two additional trailheads (Jemez Falls and East Fork) with additional access to the trail. The trail starts with a moderately challenging hike from Battleship Rock up to the Jemez Falls TH. Midway along the climb, hikers can take a short break at McCauley's Warm Spring, a beautiful stop for a picnic or to soak your feet. From Jemez Falls, you'll continue along another mile to the East Fork Trailhead. From here on, the hiking becomes easier with more rolling hills. The last two miles of the trail follows the East Fork River through meadows of wildflowers in season.

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Contributors
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