Pajarito Mountain
Los Alamos's local hill, open weekends only: steep, uncrowded, and a hidden expert favorite.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
369m (1,211ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,094m (10,151ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,725m (8,940ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
381cm (150in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
44
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
751 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
35%
Best For
Location
Pajarito sits in the Jemez Mountains of north-central New Mexico, on a high volcanic plateau above the town of Los Alamos. This is dry, high-altitude continental terrain, far inland and well above the tree line at its upper reaches.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Santa Fe (SAF), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Santa Fe (SAF)1.5 hoursDirections
- Albuquerque (ABQ)3 hoursDirections
- Durango (DRO)5 hoursDirections
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