Trail Overview

This short, easy route takes off from Forest Road 103. It leads to gorgeous alpine meadows and dispersed primitive camping at 9,000 feet in elevation. The camp area is a great staging area to explore the northwest side of the Jemez mountains. The San Pedro Peaks Wilderness is accessible for backpacking and hiking to the west.

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Difficulty

This is an easy road to bring your camping trailer or ATV, UTV, or dirt bike trailer.

History

The name "Resumidero" comes from the nearby small stream Rito Resumidero. Resumidero means "drain" in English. The water in the stream goes underground in some areas and the stream appears to "drain."

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