Sunlit Hills, a region in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is situated in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at an elevation of 7,199 feet. This area features a diverse landscape, transitioning from high desert to alpine forests, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. Its proximity to the Santa Fe National Forest offers extensive natural features, including mountains, meadows, and diverse ecosystems. The region supports several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.3
(3)
24
hikers
8.92km
03:02
470m
470m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
hikers
6.85km
02:15
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3
hikers
9.48km
02:43
240m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
4.41km
01:26
70m
410m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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110
riders
83.2km
03:36
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

25
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

16
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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33
riders
14.4km
02:40
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2
riders
8.43km
01:43
450m
450m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

15
riders
32.9km
04:22
660m
660m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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12
riders
55.8km
04:48
1,210m
1,210m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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1
riders
24.6km
02:04
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
60.0km
04:00
1,250m
1,250m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
22.6km
01:18
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
37.3km
02:06
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
runners
5.52km
00:34
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
7.94km
00:50
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
7.38km
01:02
280m
280m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

12
runners
10.6km
01:06
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
34.8km
02:28
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
19.5km
01:50
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
25.4km
01:31
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
22.6km
01:30
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sunlit Hills is located within Santa Fe, New Mexico, situated in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The area is at an elevation of 7,199 feet.
Sunlit Hills offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscape supports various pursuits.
More than 2,000 visitors have explored routes in Sunlit Hills on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars.
Yes, there are options for easier hikes in the Sunlit Hills area. Hikers can find suitable routes by consulting guides such as Easy hikes around Sunlit Hills.
The Sunlit Hills area provides access to numerous hiking opportunities, including trails in the Santa Fe National Forest and the Dale Ball Trails system. A comprehensive guide to the region's trails is available at Hiking around Sunlit Hills.
Mountain biking is a popular activity in Sunlit Hills, with trails like the Dale Ball Trails offering single-track experiences. Information on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Sunlit Hills guide.
Road cyclists can find scenic byways and forest roads suitable for riding in the Sunlit Hills area. Detailed routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Sunlit Hills guide.
Yes, gravel biking is an option in Sunlit Hills, with routes that combine paved and unpaved sections. Specific gravel biking routes are detailed in the Gravel biking around Sunlit Hills guide.
The terrain in Sunlit Hills transitions from high desert landscapes to alpine forests. It features juniper and piñon-juniper woodlands, as well as forested mountains and meadows at higher elevations.
Komoot offers several guides for Sunlit Hills, including Hiking around Sunlit Hills, MTB Trails around Sunlit Hills, and Road Cycling Routes around Sunlit Hills. Guides for easy hikes, cycling, running, and gravel biking are also available.
Sunlit Hills offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. While winter brings snow sports, other seasons are suitable for hiking and biking.
For inquiries related to the Sunlit Hills area, the phone number is +1-505-820-2545. This contact is typically for community or utility services within the residential area.

