We enjoyed our time here. Trails are well marked, there was a crossing of the river that was easy because of the drought at the time but likely not so otherwise, so wear hiking boots. Because we were not familiar with the terrain, we liked that we were visible on the trail to others across the trails. No shade, no services, a few parking spaces.

Very disappointing. Trail closed at less than half a mile. No notification anywhere. No access to the historic sites. The signs were mostly illegible. No one at the office. This trail is no longer as described and mapped.

This is one of our favorite walks in the Santa Fe area. Although only about 1 1/4 miles long, it does connect to the Dale Ball trail system if you have time for a longer walk. We like this walk for two main reasons. First is time. It is easy to access and short enough that you can get a little fresh air and exercise even if time is limited. Second, you go from field to forest and around a pond in a short distance. What you see changes with the seasons so going back several times is worthwhile. There are plenty of birds and other animals. The only real problem is parking. The small lot fills up most days. Fortunately, parking is available along the road so that's not too much of a problem.

While this is not a must do, I enjoyed the relatively short walk of several miles through this preserve where we saw interesting grasses, shrubs, cottonwood trees with wildlife such as various kinds of birds and lizards along the trail. After walking through some lower areas, the trail takes you up along a higher path where you can look out over the area previously walked, then returns you to the parking area. It was quiet and pretty.

Beautiful nature walk suitable for children and adults who are adjusting to altitude. Difficult to find- we got lost, and had to drive to the edge of town to follow directions given on website.