Hyde Park Road

NM 475 · Santa Fe → Ski Santa Fe

Intense13.1 mi30 min3,600 ft climbHigh point ≈ 10,300 ftOne way

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The drive

Hyde Park Road climbs from Santa Fe to the Ski Santa Fe basin on NM 475. It begins as Artist Road, which becomes Hyde Park Road and then Highway 475, and ends at a dead end at the ski basin. Ski Santa Fe puts the basin 16 miles from Santa Fe.

Hyde Memorial State Park sits along Little Tesuque Creek, at elevations from 8,300 to 9,400 feet. Higher up, the road runs through a giant aspen forest that the Forest Service calls one of the most popular fall color drives in northern New Mexico.

Peak color usually arrives in early October, though aspens drop their leaves soon after peaking, so local reports help. Because the road ends at the ski area, the way back is the same road.

Along the way

Santa Fe
Hyde Memorial State Park
Aspen Vista
Ski Santa Fe

Elevation

3,600 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 10,300 ft

Santa FeSki Santa Fe

Curves

Twisty most of the way

mi 1–3mi 3–6mi 6–14

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GentleHairpins

Good to know

Check local color reports before a fall trip; aspens drop their leaves soon after peaking.
Hyde Memorial State Park has no WiFi or cellular service.
Check NMRoads in winter; the road serves a ski area.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check NMRoads (NMDOT road conditions).

Questions about this drive

How long does Hyde Park Road to Ski Santa Fe take?

Hyde Park Road (NM 475) from Santa Fe to Ski Santa Fe is 13.1 miles on this route and takes about 30 min.

When do the aspens turn on Hyde Park Road?

The Forest Service says peak color usually arrives in early October and recommends checking local reports, since aspens drop their leaves soon after peaking.

What is on Hyde Park Road?

Hyde Memorial State Park is on the road along Little Tesuque Creek, with 4.2 miles of trails and camping.

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