Arroyo Hondo


 

Nature is everywhere, even when you least expect to find it. I was reminded of that recently while exploring in Santa Fe where a multi-use sidewalk took me under the highway and to a trailhead full of great scenery in all directions. Of all the places I discovered this behind an outlet mall and running parallel to Cerillos Road. This impromptu walk led me to the Arroyo Hondo Trail. 

While the trail head can take a decent walk to access, it was about a mile from the outlet malls it will be worth it in the end. You know you are at the right spot when you see the dinosaur sculptures nearby. Once at the trailhead you can go either north or south. People that have read my walking/hiking blogs know I always follow the mountains so north it was. While this was not a hike, the path was paved the entire way and the scenery around was beautiful. The flowers were blooming showing pops of colors along the walkway, the trees were all full of leaves, and the mountains off in the distance were beautiful to look at the entire time. It is hard to believe that a little over a mile away is a busy road because I didn’t hear the traffic. It was a great escape into nature. 

After walking north for as long as I felt I could (eventually the trail does lead into a neighborhood), I decided to turn around and see what the southern part of the trail offered. A short way led to a small bridge crossing, and even more gorgeous scenery. Just on the other side of the bridge was nothing but open space full of grass, tress, and a different mountain view off in the distance. Either direction you walk in, you are guaranteed to not be disappointed surrounded by the views you are taking in. 

All I can say after discovering this place is what a great find. It’s not strenuous, full of switchbacks, the terrain is smooth unlike most hikes I do, but there is something to be said about finding a great trail and just walking. There is something so relaxing about surrounding yourself with nature, and beautiful scenery. I would highly recommend this trail as a great place to walk for anybody. While there are lots of other trails, I want to check out this season this will be one I visit again. 

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