All bookings handled personally by Brian Johnson, Owner          505-490-7033               LessTraveledTrails@gmail.com

Less Traveled Trails is an outdoor guiding company for hiking, snowshoeing, and backpack trips to remote areas in the wild of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. This is the start of the Rocky Mountains, from Santa Fe to Cumbres Pass. Feel free to inquire and get on the Less Traveled Trails’ calendar. The challenges of nature and solitude continue to inspire, as we….

Seek out the less traveled trails of New Mexico’s backcountry. Immerse yourself in beautiful remote places such as Bandelier National Monument, Ghost Ranch, the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and National Forest wilderness areas. Based in Santa Fe, Less Traveled Trails specializes in backpack outings and yurt trips of two days or more, for individuals, families & friends, small groups, and organizations. One-day adventures of hiking and snowshoeing can also be arranged. Chief Guide Brian Johnson has been leading outings in New Mexico since 1990. He is certified as a Wilderness First Responder, in CPR, Leave No Trace practices, and in Food Handling. Brian volunteers with the CDT Coalition in maintaining 25 miles of adopted CDT segments. Less Traveled Trails is authorized and insured for use of public lands. All experience levels and inquiries are welcome.

Less Traveled Trails, LLC operates under permits on the Carson National Forest, the Santa Fe National Forest, and Bandelier National Monument.

AVAILABLE OUTING DATES

New Mexico Spring, Summer, and Fall: Hiking and Backpacking

Snowshoeing in Winter 2026-2027

All bookings handled personally by Brian           505-490-7033              LessTraveledTrails@gmail.com

Best days for Guide availability:

Spring – Summer 2026:
May 1-31 | June 1-6, 20-25 | July 1-31 | August 1-31 |

Fall – Winter 2026:
September 1-12 | October 13-31 | November 1-25, 27-30 | December 1-18, 20-23, 27-31

Need other dates? ⇒ contact Brian!