New-Mexico Points of Interest

Dead tree snag across trail


The Dead Tree Snag Across Trail is a popular hiking route located in the Rio Grande-Santa Fe watershed of New Mexico. The trail is about 5 miles long and offers a moderate level of difficulty, making it accessible to most hikers. The trail is named after a large dead tree that has fallen across the path, providing a unique obstacle for hikers to navigate around. Along the way, hikers can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests, as well as a variety of wildlife such as deer, elk, and birds.

One of the main reasons to visit the Dead Tree Snag Across Trail is for the scenic views and peaceful atmosphere. The trail provides a great opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and escape into nature. Another unique aspect of the trail is the chance to see the dead tree that gives the trail its name. The tree serves as a reminder of the natural cycle of life and death in the forest ecosystem. Additionally, the trail offers a chance to see a variety of plants and animals that are unique to the region, making it a great destination for nature enthusiasts. Get driving directions.
DEAD TREE SNAG ACROSS TRAIL

Points of Interest
Location
200 Year Old Ponderosa Pine Tree
24 inch Ledge on trail
Alcove
Alcove House
Back Gate Guard Station
Battleship Bunker - Creutz Test TA-18-5
Battleship Bunker - Magnetic Method TA-18-2
Beginning of Ridge Trail Section
Beginning of The Narrows
Bench Area with Interpretive Sign
Big Kiva
Cave Loop \ Slot Canyon Trail Fork
CCC Historic District
Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit
Dead tree snag across trail
East Road Drainage Structure
Entering BLM Land
Fallen Boulder Across Trail
Frijolito Pueblo
Gun Site TA-8-1; TA-8-2; TA-8-3; TA-8-172
K-Site TA-11-1; TA11-2; TA11-3
KKTR National Monument Informative Sign
KKTR National Monument Interpretive Sign
KKTR National Monument West Informative Sign
Long House
Painted Cave
Pond Cabin TA-18-29
Q-Site TA-14-6
Road to Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
Rock Terraces Across Trail
S-Site TA-16-58
Shelter Cave
Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area
Slot Canyon National Rec Trail Scenic Overlook
Slotin Building TA-18-1
Switchback on Road to Veterans Memoral Overlook
Talus House
Tee-Pee Garden
The Concrete Bowl TA-6-37
The Narrows
The Quonset Hut TA-22-1
Tyounyi Pueblo
Typical Trail Along Ridge Section
Typical Trail Below Fault B
Typical trail west of The Narrows
Tyuonyi Overlook
V-Site TA-16-516 and TA-16-517
Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
West Road Drainage Structure
White Rock County Visitor Center
Yapashi

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Juniper - Bandelier National Monument 66 6,673 ft
Las Conchas 9 8,422 ft
Tetilla Peak - Cochiti Lake 51 5,553 ft
Cochiti - Cochiti Lake 60 5,543 ft