Just a short hike from town, the Nature Conservancy Loop is a serene 1.5-mile trail that winds through a lush 500-acre haven for wildlife and nature lovers.
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"Nature Conservancy Loop For an easy, tranquil hike close to town, try the Nature Conservancy Loop, nestled between the Santa Fe National Forest and Upper Canyon Road.Running througha former reservoir site,the gentle 1.5-mile trailoffersa pristineand nature-filled walkthrough a500-acreswath,home to indigenous birds, beavers, bobcats, and mule deer. The adjacent Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary (named after the late Santa Fe artist) exhibits atimeline of the area alongside local plant and pollinator gardens where you can view native beehouses.The center alsohosts guided walks."