East Fork
Trailheads Battleship Rock Trailhead Drive there · East Fork Trailhead #137 Drive there · Las Conchas Trailhead Drive there
Battleship Rock Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
$5.00 per vehicle per day. · season Year-round to
Trailhead parking for the East Fork Trail (Forest Trail 137) is located north of Battleship Rock Picnic Area, off NM State Highway 4, about five miles north of the Village of Jemez Springs. To access the East Fork Trail go through the picnic area. The trail is located to the east side of the pavilion.
Maps:
East Fork Trail
Battleship Rock Trailhead
From the trailhead, it is two miles to McCauley Warm Spring, and four miles to Jemez Falls Trailhead. The trail is rated for moderately difficult hiking, typically uphill to Jemez Falls. The trail continues one mile to the East Fork Trailhead parking area and ends at the Las Conchas Trailhead. The total one way trail length is approximately 10 miles.
Uses: Hiking and fishing
Facilities: Paved parking at trailhead, vault toilet and trail information kiosk.
Special Instructions:
No overnight camping within one-quarter mile of trailhead.
Back pack camping is allowed more than 400 feet from McCauley Warm Spring and 200 feet from river and springs.
No glass containers; use only plastic.
Pack out all trash and leave the trail clean for others to enjoy.
Restrictions No overnight camping within one-quarter mile of trailhead; 200 feet of river and springs and within 400 feet of McCauley Warm Springs. No glass containers on trail. Dogs must be leashed at all times while at trailhead and on trail.
East Fork Trailhead #137 the Forest Service's write-up
season April to November
The East Fork Trailhead is located off of NM State Highway 4. The location of this at the mid-point of the East Fork Trail (Forest Trail 137), approximately one mile east of the Jemez Falls Campground.
Maps:
East Fork Trail
Battleship Rock Trailhead
Cross the highway, the East Fork Trail winds to the Jemez Falls Trailhead is an easy downhill one mile hike. The trail meanders through aspen and pines as it trends downhill towards Jemez Falls. Hiking east and slightly uphill the trail leads through aspen groves and pine/fir forests with views of the 11,000 foot Redondo Peak along the 5 mile hike in rolling terrain.
Facilities: Vault toilets, picnic tables and paved parking.
Special Instructions:
Pack out trash and leave the trail clean for others to enjoy.
No camping within one-quarter mile of trailhead, 400 feet of McCauley Warm Spring and 200 feet of river and springs. No glass containers are permitted; use only plastic containers. Pets must be leashed at all times while in trailhead area and on trail.
Restrictions No camping within one-quarter mile of trailhead, 400 feet of McCauleys Warm Spring and 200 feet of river and springs. No glass containers. Pets must be leashed at all times while in trailhead area and on trail.
Jemez Falls Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
The Jemez Falls Trailhead is located adjacent to the Jemez Falls Group Area. To get to the trailhead use the Jemez Falls Campground turnoff and follow the road past the campground and day use area.
A short 1/4-mile hike will get you to the Jemez Falls Overlook, the highest falls in the Jemez Mountains.
The trailhead is located midway along the East Fork Trail. Hiking northeast one mile is moderately easy to the East Fork Trailhead and another 5 miles to the Las Conchas Trailhead. Hiking west will lead downhill to the Battleship Trailhead, approximately 4 miles.
Maps:
East Fork Trail
Battleship Rock Trailhead
Uses: Hiking and fishing
Facilities: Paved parking and toilets. Trail 137 is accessed from the trailhead.
Special Instructions: Pack out all trash and leave the trail clean for others to enjoy. Cutting live vegetation is prohibited. Backpackers camp at least 400 feet from McCauley Warm Springs and at least 200 feet from the river and springs.
Restrictions Dogs must be leashed while in trailhead area and on trail.
Las Conchas Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Located on NM State Highway 4 approximately 3/4 mile south of the Las Conchas Picnic Area, the Las Conchas Trailhead provides access to the eastern most terminus of the East Fork Trail (Forest Trail 137). Starting elevation of the trail is 8,400 feet above sea level. The trail follows the Wild and Scenic East Fork Jemez River and provides views of meadows, wildflowers, and wildlife.
The trail is rated as easy for the first 2 miles and becomes moderate for the rest of the way to the East Fork Trailhead(five miles).
Maps:
East Fork Trail
Battleship Rock Trailhead
Restrictions No camping is allowed within one-quarter mile of the trailhead or within 200 feet of the river. No glass containers; use only plastic containers. Dogs must be leashed at all times while in trailhead area and on the trail.