Dale Ball Trails, Hiking trail network in the foothills north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States.
The Dale Ball Trails offer approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) of natural-surface pathways suitable for hiking and mountain biking across the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains just outside Santa Fe's city center.
The trail network was developed through the vision and efforts of Dale Ball, whose work in planning and construction during the early 2000s established the system with support from municipal agencies, private landowners, and dedicated volunteers.
The trails have become an essential part of Santa Fe's outdoor culture, serving residents and visitors as a practical resource for daily exercise, trail running, and recreation within reach of urban neighborhoods and cultural attractions.
Multiple trailheads provide access along Hyde Park Road, Cerro Gordo Road, Upper Canyon Road, and Camino Cruz Blanca, with parking available at several locations and well-marked junctions with numbered signs and directional maps throughout the system.
The network connects seamlessly to adjacent trail systems including La Piedra, Little Tesuque, Santa Fe Canyon Preserve, Dorothy Stewart, and Atalaya Trails, enabling extended outings and varied route combinations across the regional foothills.
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