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Please note: Primitive camping is available near the trailhead, NOT the day use area.
No camping is allowed within one-quarter mile of the trailhead or within 200 feet of the river. No glass containers; use only plastic containers. pack out all trash and leave the trail clean for others to enjoy. Dogs must be leashed at all times while in trailhead area and on trail.
Located adjacent to the East Fork Jemez River the Las Conchas Day Use Site offers fishing access and picnic facilities. Hiking trails and the Valles Caldera are close by. Uses: Picnics, hiking and fishing. Facilities: Amenities include nine picnic sites with grills. Vault toilet.
Beautiful trail. The first 1.7 miles is easy. Then you either have to hike through water or up though the hills. The hill option is hard but very peaceful and scenic. I would like to hike through the slot canyon so I’ll be back when it is warmer.
Limited parking and no restroom facilities but otherwise this is a spectacular hike among beautiful cliffs and towering trees. The hiking is relatively easy the trail is about 20-25 minutes away from the town of Jemez Springs
Las conchas was an amazing trail, very easy to walk, the river makes this hike amazing, most of the trail is flat so anyone can do it and you can return at any point. We took 2 hours because we were contemplating everything haha. Perfect for rock climbers, i saw people fishing as well. The only one issue is that there dont have any public restrooms so be aware.
Really beautiful and easy hike. There are stairs and some places with slight elevation increases and tree roots to go over, plus some bridges to step up onto. People with significant mobility issues would struggle but overall is a good all ages trail. It's really beautiful in summer and fall especially. If the main parking lot is full there's room along the road. No restrooms or picnic tables but both are plentiful in other areas on the road up. And there are plenty of places to picnic on the ground and play in the water.
Most people had their dogs off leash which was a concern for us, but we were able to avoid them for the most part. We probably wouldn't bring our dog again for this reason, which is unfortunate because this is a great trail for a dog.
