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Reserve your 2025 and 2026 outings with Less Traveled Trails !

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

BULLETIN BOARD

New: Monthly outdoor updates.

December 1st: Winter adventures with Less Traveled Trails, Monday 7:00 PM MST by Zoom. Join in!

Press!

Less Traveled Trails in the Albuquerque Journal! Snowshoeing gear and tips.

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AVAILABLE OUTING DATES

New Mexico Fall, Winter, and Spring: Hiking, Snowshoeing, and Backpacking

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

Best weeks for Guide availability

2025
  • November 17-21
  • December 1-5, 8-12, 29-31
2026
  • January 5-9, 12-16, 26-30
  • February 2-6, 9-13, 23-27
  • other dates to fit your plans, contact Brian

Guide’s Choice Backpack

Need other dates? Next Year? ⇒ contact Brian

EVENTS & PRESS

NEXT UP

December 1st: Winter adventures with Less Traveled Trails, Monday 7:00 PM MST by Zoom. Join in!

Recent

November 3rd: Winter adventures slide show with Less Traveled Trails, Monday 7:00 PM MST by Zoom.

November 2nd: Less Traveled Trails in the Albuquerque Journal! Snowshoeing gear and tips.

Past

October 4th – Stand Up for Nature, Santa Fe Conservation Trust: Less Traveled Trails is a Sponsor!

October 2nd – Santa Fe Rotary weekly luncheon presentation by Brian Johnson, Owner & Chief Guide

My Trails, Your Trails: …at the start of the Rocky Mountains

September 2025 – Less Traveled Trails exhibit at the Outdoor Economics Conference, Gallup, NM.

April 2025 – Less Traveled Trails exhibit at the Spring Runoff, Santa Fe Brewing.

March 2025 – Travel Bug talk with Brian Johnson, Owner & Chief Guide

Continental Divide Trail: Chama and the Cumbres Pass Challenge

October 2024 – Less Traveled Trails in the Albuquerque Journal

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 permit on the Carson National Forest, the Santa Fe National Forest, the Rio Grande National Forest, and Bandelier National Monument.

Less Traveled Trails offers customized outings to many destinations:

ALPINE HIGH COUNTRY

SAN PEDRO PARKS WILDERNESS
Resumidero Loop Backpack

Resumidero Loop

LATIR PEAK WILDERNESS
Heart Lake Backpack

New Mexico lakes

PECOS WILDERNESS

Hamilton Mesa Backpack

New Mexico Mountain View

HIGH DESERT

BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT
Experience the amazing backcountry!

bandelier new mexico backcountry

GHOST RANCH

The landscapes of Georgia O’Keeffe!

New Mexico rocks

CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL

An enchanting segment near Ghost Ranch!

Chama River Canyon Wilderness, Santa Fe National Forest

“This was a great opportunity to not only learn new techniques, but exercise mind, body, and soul.”

“This was our first time snowshoeing and Brian made the experience wonderful. It was the highlight of our trip to Santa Fe!”

“I enjoyed the challenges of the trip and loved the location.”

“Wonderful outing and felt like I was in good hands considering Brian’s background and training.”

“Thanks again, Brian, for your meticulous planning and timely communications.”

“I will long cherish the Bandelier hiking day. What a great experience.”

“Thank you for the experience and education!”

“Very thorough!”

“We have used Less Traveled Trails 3x in the past few years for snowshoeing and each one has been so much fun.”

“We spent a great three days together. Two days hiking, one day snowshoeing. You are a wonderful guide and host.”

Less Traveled Trails is New Mexico’s only local guiding company for overnight backpacking.


…I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost

We feature overnight backpack trips for small groups, up to 5 days in beautiful New Mexico backcountry.



Call 505-490-7033 or email LessTraveledTrails@gmail.com for more information.



Less Traveled Trails also specializes in day trips, year-round, to remote destinations in the wild. Contact Brian for personal booking of your day hike or snowshoe outing. 505-490-7033.

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