The Chamisa Trail will take along the bottom of a couple of canyons, until you reach the lush Big Tesuque Creek basin. Most of the hike is shaded, so it is good for hot summer days (although the first 1.5 miles will leave you pretty exposed, so be prepared). There are plenty of birds and wildflowers to be seen along this hike, and your turnaround point provides a nice, cool area to have a picnic and enjoy the Creek.