Fall & Winter in
  Santa Fe County

 

Santa Fe County is fabulous in Fall and wonderful in Winter. Cool days are followed by crisp evenings, the golden aspen trees in Hyde Park and the ski basin call out for exploration, teasing snow already tips the mountains, and days of crisp blue skies and sunsets like nowhere else abound. Fall hiking trails reveal breathtaking sights of color at every turn. Enjoy visiting modern art galleries, skiing, exploring ancient ruins,
a leisurely afternoon cocktail or a pint of local micro-brew. Take in one of the lively contemporary music venues or simply stroll under star-strewn skies. End the day with a hot-tub in the cool mountain air, then venture out for a green chile-seasoned meal at the surprisingly large number of 4 and 5-star restaurants throughout the area to warm your way to sleep. Santa Fe County truly is “No Place Like Home!” However you decide to spend your days and nights, you’ll always remember Fall & Winter in Santa Fe County.

 

Ski Santa Fe
Sixteen miles northeast of Santa Fe on Highway 475 and standing 12,053 feet high is the Santa Fe ski area. Known for its scenic beauty and great skiing, Ski Santa Fe caters to all ages and skill levels, and its seven lifts make lift lines virtually non-existent. From September to mid-October, visitors can enjoy the vibrant colors of the changing aspens while riding on the scenic chairlift. During the summer months hikers, backpackers and mountain bikers can take one of the many trails into the Santa Fe National Forest. For winter entertainment, Ski Santa Fe is open from Thanksgiving until Easter, with an average snowfall of 225 inches per year.

Ski Santa Fe  
(505) 982- 4429
Website: www.skisantafe.com

Driving Directions
From I-25 take the St. Francis exit and go north through Santa Fe. Take St. Francis Drive to its second intersection with Paseo de Peralta and turn right onto Paseo de Peralta. Follow Paseo de Peralta to Bishop Lodge Road and turn left onto Bishop Lodge Road. Turn right at Artist Road (which becomes Hyde Park Road) and follow to the top of the mountain.

Lodging near the Santa Fe Basin includes:
The Bishop's Lodge (Santa Fe/Tesuque)
Hacienda del Cerezo (Tesuque)
Ranchero de Santa Fe (Santa Fe)
Rancho Jacona (Pojoaque)
Santa Fe Lodge (south of Santa Fe)
Inn at Santa Fe (south of Santa Fe)
Inn and Spa at Sunrise Springs (south of Santa Fe)
Ten Thousand Waves (north of Santa Fe)
The Triangle Inn (Tesuque)