Winsor
Winsor Trail is a 24.7-mile trail in Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico. The Forest Service rates it trail class 3, developed. It is open to hiking, horse and pack stock and mountain biking. It enters Pecos Wilderness.
Trail conditions, closures and hazards are not tracked here. The Santa Fe National Forest official page carries current alerts and closure orders.
Map
One end Other endLine simplified to about 100 metres. Basemap from the USGS National Map.
| One end | 35.7417° N, 105.9114° W · Directions ↗ |
| Other end | 35.8122° N, 105.6596° W · Directions ↗ |
The ends are the two ends of the longest connected chain of segments. The record does not say which is the usual start. The trail is recorded as 8 segments.
The trail
| Length | 24.7 miles |
| Trail class | 3, developed |
| Type | land trail |
| Surface | native material |
| Typical grade | 12-20 percent |
| Typical tread width | 18-24 inches |
| Motor vehicles | Closed to all motorized use year-round |
| Accessibility | Not evaluated |
| National designation | National Recreation Trail or other national designation |
| Trail numbers | 254 |
| Forest | Santa Fe National Forest (unit 0310) |
| States | New Mexico |
| Detail published | management level, with uses |
Values are the set across all segments. Class 1 is minimally developed and class 5 is fully developed. Grade and width are the forest's typical values, not measured extremes.
Weather by month
Allowed uses
| Hiking | Allowed 05/01 to 10/31 (month/day) |
| Horse and pack stock | Allowed 05/01 to 10/31 (month/day) |
| Mountain biking | Allowed 05/01 to 10/15 (month/day) |
A use is listed when the Forest Service records it as managed, accepted or discouraged on any segment. Discouraged still means legal. Uses marked restricted are left out. Where the forest publishes a Motor Vehicle Use Map, that map governs motorized use.
Wilderness
- Pecos WildernessFS · about 51% of the line is insideWilderness Connect ↗
Inside a designated wilderness, bicycles and motor vehicles are prohibited by law regardless of the trail record, and permits or group limits may apply.
Trailheads
Norski Trailhead No season published | under 0.1 mi |
Winsor Ridge Trailhead No season published Pecos Wilderness Restrictions: Camping and campfires are prohibited in the following areas: Beatty’s Flats Pecos Falls within 50 feet of a trail, stream, or river within 200 feet of a lake All garbage and refuse must be packed out. Do not bury garbage or try to burn aluminum. Mechanized equipment (including chainsaws) is prohibited in Wilderness areas. Do not shortcut switchbacks on trails. Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree or plant is prohibited, with the exception of dead and down wood for campfires. Do not tie horses to trees for more than 2 hours. Use highlines or pickets. The maximum group size for camping, hiking, or riding is 15 people, whether for day or overnight use. The maximum number of pack and saddle stock allowed in a group is 15. Camping for more than 14 consecutive days in one place is not allowed. Domestic goats and sheep are prohibited in the Pecos Wilderness in order to protect the bighorn sheep population from disease. Storing equipment or supplies is prohibited. | under 0.1 mi |
Winsor Trailhead and Winsor Creek Fishing Area Open May to mid-December, weather permitting Pecos Wilderness Restrictions: Camping and campfires are prohibited in the following areas: Beatty’s Flats Pecos Falls within 50 feet of a trail, stream, or river within 200 feet of a lake All garbage and refuse must be packed out. Do not bury garbage or try to burn aluminum. Mechanized equipment (including chainsaws) is prohibited in Wilderness areas. Do not shortcut switchbacks on trails. Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree or plant is prohibited, with the exception of dead and down wood for campfires. Do not tie horses to trees for more than 2 hours. Use highlines or pickets. The maximum group size for camping, hiking, or riding is 15 people, whether for day or overnight use. The maximum number of pack and saddle stock allowed in a group is 15. Camping for more than 14 consecutive days in one place is not allowed. Domestic goats and sheep are prohibited in the Pecos Wilderness in order to protect the bighorn sheep population from disease. Storing equipment or supplies is prohibited. | under 0.1 mi |
Winsor Trailhead #254 No season published | 0.1 mi |
Distance is from the point to the nearest part of the trail line. Season text is what the forest wrote and is often a season name rather than a date.
Trails nearby
Camping nearby
Campsite Atlas cards carry site counts and booking links from Recreation.gov. Forest Service cards come from the recreation layer and link the agency page.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedPaliza South Rx
43 mi from the trail midpoint · 412 acres
- PrescribedStone Angel Fall Rx
48 mi from the trail midpoint
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Closure orders are on the forest's official page.
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Questions people ask
How long is the Winsor Trail?
The Forest Service records 24.7 miles under this name in Santa Fe National Forest, the sum of 8 segments.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
What is allowed on the Winsor Trail?
Hiking, horse and pack stock and mountain biking are allowed. The trail is closed to motor vehicles year-round. Some uses are seasonal. The allowed uses section lists the dates.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Where does the Winsor Trail start?
The line begins at 35.7417° N, 105.9114° W and ends at 35.8122° N, 105.6596° W. The nearest recorded trailhead is Norski Trailhead, under 0.1 miles from the line. The record does not say which end is the usual start.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Winsor Trail in a wilderness area?
Yes. It enters Pecos Wilderness. Wilderness rules ban bicycles and motor vehicles and often limit group size.
Source: Pecos Wilderness
Where can I camp near the Winsor Trail?
Aspen Basin Campground (under 0.1 mi), Cowles Campground (under 0.1 mi) and Big Tesuque Campground (0.9 mi) are within five miles of the trail. The camping section lists all 8 with site counts and booking links.
Source: Campsite Atlas
How developed is the Winsor Trail?
Trail class 3, which the Forest Service describes as developed. Class 1 is a minimal, unimproved route and class 5 is fully developed, often paved.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
How steep and how wide is the Winsor Trail?
The typical grade is 12-20 percent. The typical tread is 18-24 inches wide.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Winsor Trail a national trail?
Yes. The record marks it as a National Recreation Trail.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Who manages the Winsor Trail?
Santa Fe National Forest, Forest Service unit 0310. The trail is in New Mexico.
Is there a fire near the Winsor Trail?
The interagency feed shows 2 active incidents within 50 miles of the trail midpoint as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Paliza South Rx at 43 miles. Check the forest's closure orders before you go.
Source: Fire nearby
Source
This page is built from 8 segments named Winsor in the Forest Service TrailNFS_Publish layer, administrative unit 0310. Wilderness overlap is tested against the National Wilderness Preservation System layer from Wilderness Connect. Trailheads and Forest Service campgrounds come from the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer. Data refreshed November 1, 2026. The methodology page explains how segments become trails.