The Best Trails in New Mexico (United States)

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  • USA, Route 66

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    near Clines Corners, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    Kralj
    Distance
    376.46mi
    Elevation +
    6624f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofUSA, Route 66 Photo ofUSA, Route 66 Photo ofUSA, Route 66

    Historic Route 66 is part of my longer travel which I took in July 2003. I had to take part in training organized in Denver and then to join workshop in LA. Time distance between two events was one week, so I took a chan...

  • Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area

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    near Kimbeto, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    willydn
    Distance
    4.15mi
    Elevation +
    154f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofAh-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area Photo ofAh-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area Photo ofAh-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area

    Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah is the hoodoo king of the San Juan Basin badlands. Multicolored badlands, eroded sandstone hoodoos and unique geological formations, many will love this place. The most remote and difficult badland to fi...

  • Bisti Badlands South (Wilderness Area)

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    near Tsaya, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    willydn
    Distance
    12.27mi
    Elevation +
    1795f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofBisti Badlands South (Wilderness Area) Photo ofBisti Badlands South (Wilderness Area) Photo ofBisti Badlands South (Wilderness Area)

    The Bisti Badlands South - Alamo wash Little visited, unknown, the Bisti Badlands is an amazingly scenic and colorful expanse of undulating mounds and unusual eroded rocks covering The Bisti Wilderness is a remote deso...

  • Bisti Badlands North - Hunter wash

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    near Tsaya, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    willydn
    Distance
    4.81mi
    Elevation +
    1276f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBisti Badlands North - Hunter wash Photo ofBisti Badlands North - Hunter wash Photo ofBisti Badlands North - Hunter wash

    The Bisti Badlands North - Hunter wash Spring is windy season in the Southwest and sandstorms are common. A sandstorm was the reason for making a short hike in the Northern part of the Bisti Badlands.However we got to ...

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  • Wild Rivers Recreation Area (Questa)

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    near Lama, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    hvdsomp
    Distance
    8.32mi
    Elevation +
    2096f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofWild Rivers Recreation Area (Questa) Photo ofWild Rivers Recreation Area (Questa) Photo ofWild Rivers Recreation Area (Questa)

    Coming from Taos, drive to and through Questa. 2-3 miles beyond Questa is a road going West (left) to the Wild Rivers Recreation Area. There's a sign; can't miss it. From there, it's another 13 miles to the Visitor Cente...

  • Gold Hill (Taos Ski Valley)

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    near Twining, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    hvdsomp
    Distance
    9.61mi
    Elevation +
    4150f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGold Hill (Taos Ski Valley) Photo ofGold Hill (Taos Ski Valley) Photo ofGold Hill (Taos Ski Valley)

    The trail starts at the end of the Coyote parking lot of the Taos Ski Valley. It's all pretty straightforward. First climb up part of the Bull-in-the-Woods trail then go left on the Long Canyon Trail, and finally switch ...

  • Alkali Trail White sands NM

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    near Point of Sands, New Mexico (United States)
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    willydn
    Distance
    5.05mi
    Elevation +
    1306f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofAlkali Trail White sands NM Photo ofAlkali Trail White sands NM Photo ofAlkali Trail White sands NM

    8km hike the Alkali Trail of New Mexico’s White Sands National Monument. Even the trail is marked with tall poles with orange tops, using a gps makes the hike easier. The monument is called White Sands, in fact its gyps...

  • Rim Vista Trail near Abiquiu

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    near El Monte Rojo, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    hvdsomp
    Distance
    5.58mi
    Elevation +
    1243f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRim Vista Trail near Abiquiu Photo ofRim Vista Trail near Abiquiu Photo ofRim Vista Trail near Abiquiu

    To find the trail head, drive North on 84 Española-Chama, past Bode's General Store in Abiquiu, past the turnoff towards Abiquiu Dam (96), and past the exit to Ghost Ranch. From the latter exit, it is about 2-3 miles to ...

  • Sunspot Highway, Cloudcroft New Mexico

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    near Cloudcroft, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    Lindell
    Distance
    16.95mi
    Elevation +
    3153f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSunspot Highway, Cloudcroft New Mexico Photo ofSunspot Highway, Cloudcroft New Mexico Photo ofSunspot Highway, Cloudcroft New Mexico

    Lots of twist, turns and climbs. The shoulders on this road are wide in most places and the traffic is light. The most common obstacle along this route is the local wildlife. Be prepared to run into mule deer, elk and ca...

  • Rio en Médio - Rio Nambe - Borrego Trail Loop

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    near Rio En Medio, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    hvdsomp
    Distance
    12.81mi
    Elevation +
    2933f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRio en Médio - Rio Nambe - Borrego Trail Loop Photo ofRio en Médio - Rio Nambe - Borrego Trail Loop Photo ofRio en Médio - Rio Nambe - Borrego Trail Loop

    Very nice loop. Starts with a popular section of the Rio en Medio trail but after 2 miles, this loop leaves that trail. We didn’t see any other hikers once we forked off. Down at the Rio Nambe, there’s some scrambling ov...

  • US walks #9 - Las Cruces - Organ Mountains - Dripping Springs

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    near Boyd, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    Hiking Bear
    Distance
    5.03mi
    Elevation +
    1017f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofUS walks #9 - Las Cruces - Organ Mountains - Dripping Springs Photo ofUS walks #9 - Las Cruces - Organ Mountains - Dripping Springs Photo ofUS walks #9 - Las Cruces - Organ Mountains - Dripping Springs

    Start at the Dripping Springs Visitor Area. We first walked up Dripping Springs Trail to the ruins of Van Batten Mountain Camp and Boyd’s Sanatorium and than half way back down and turned right into Crawford Trail. This...

  • Hiking - La Luz Trail, Albuquerque, NM, USA

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    near Tierra Monte Subdivision, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    ant1606
    Distance
    12.00mi
    Elevation +
    3753f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofHiking - La Luz Trail, Albuquerque, NM, USA Photo ofHiking - La Luz Trail, Albuquerque, NM, USA Photo ofHiking - La Luz Trail, Albuquerque, NM, USA

    Hiking - La Luz Trail goes up Sandia Mountain to reach Sandia Crest at 3,100 m (10,170 ft). I didn't calibrate the barometer so this track is a bit offset. Start from the parking lot (US$ 3.00 self-pay admission) and d...

  • Blast the Trackways 4x4 Event

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    near Doña Ana, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    vpiocona
    Distance
    6.07mi
    Elevation +
    1119f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBlast the Trackways 4x4 Event Photo ofBlast the Trackways 4x4 Event Photo ofBlast the Trackways 4x4 Event

    Blast the Trackways 4x4 Event 15 Feb, 2020 Looped run on Trails of PTNM entrance Rd, PTNM Loop, Chile Canyons Loop, Big Jim Top to Bottom, Amatista Ledges, Hopping Jalapeno Bottom to Top, Chile Canyons Loop, Presidentia...

  • Elliot Barker to Apache Pass

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    near Agua Fria, New Mexico (United States)
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    hvdsomp
    Distance
    10.13mi
    Elevation +
    2530f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofElliot Barker to Apache Pass Photo ofElliot Barker to Apache Pass Photo ofElliot Barker to Apache Pass

    To get to the trail head, take 64 through Taos Canyon, in the direction of Eagle Nest. Keep climbing and go past the top (Palo Flechado Pass). Start the descent and keep an eye out for mile marker 274. Go past it. A bit ...

  • Window Rock, Abiquiu

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    near Chili, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    hvdsomp
    Distance
    9.15mi
    Elevation +
    922f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofWindow Rock, Abiquiu Photo ofWindow Rock, Abiquiu Photo ofWindow Rock, Abiquiu

    The trailhead is about 2 miles up from the junction of 285 when driving from Española to Abiquiu. It's at the left hand side of the road, and recognizable by a cattle gard, a US Forest Service sign, and an indicator for ...

  • Robert trail off road sxs and 4x4

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    near Redstone, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    pcano19
    Distance
    11.64mi
    Elevation +
    1358f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRobert trail off road sxs and 4x4 Photo ofRobert trail off road sxs and 4x4 Photo ofRobert trail off road sxs and 4x4

    When for ride in our sxs and jeep 4x4. We enjoy our time with family and friends.. we saw some little creeks and many more cool stuff.

  • Rio en Medio waterfall

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    near Rio En Medio, New Mexico (United States)
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    bamboobj
    Distance
    4.62mi
    Elevation +
    696f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRio en Medio waterfall Photo ofRio en Medio waterfall Photo ofRio en Medio waterfall

    Nice walk in the valley along the creek, till reaching the waterfall. Quite popular trail, very limited parking

  • Continental Divide Trail day 7: Glen Acres - Malone (historical)

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    near Glen Acres, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    gryfolge
    Distance
    20.39mi
    Elevation +
    2726f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 7: Glen Acres - Malone (historical) Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 7: Glen Acres - Malone (historical) Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 7: Glen Acres - Malone (historical)

    From Glen Acres you continue crossing the desert plain outside Lordsburg. Very dry, but caracteristic scenery with quite a lot of flowers. Later you start ascending on dirt roads and sandy washes. A bit after the windmil...

  • PICACHO TRAIL

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    near Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    Juan_
    Distance
    3.69mi
    Elevation +
    1319f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofPICACHO TRAIL Photo ofPICACHO TRAIL Photo ofPICACHO TRAIL

    Easy trail at the edge of Santa Fe (NM) which provide beautiful sights of the city. Parking can be found at Upper canyon Road intersection with Cerro Gordo Road. I enjoyed this way with Tim Rogers and twelve kids from...

  • Cristos Revengege

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    near Courchesne, Texas (United States)
    Author
    Mario Rodriguez JR
    Distance
    5.83mi
    Elevation +
    577f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCristos Revengege Photo ofCristos Revengege Photo ofCristos Revengege

    Downhill, tracking. Climbing. Hicking. Pebbles, gravel, dry creeks and sharp stones. But its worth it.

  • US walks #11 - Santa Fe - Dale Ball Trails to Picacho Peak

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    near Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    Hiking Bear
    Distance
    4.05mi
    Elevation +
    1198f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofUS walks #11 - Santa Fe - Dale Ball Trails to Picacho Peak Photo ofUS walks #11 - Santa Fe - Dale Ball Trails to Picacho Peak Photo ofUS walks #11 - Santa Fe - Dale Ball Trails to Picacho Peak

    Start at Cerro Gordo Trailhead. Hike to 29, 30, 31, 34 and then to Picacho Peak. A moderately difficult hike, mainly uphill on the way to Picacho Peak, with some steep sections, esp between 31 and 34. Great views of Sant...

  • Continental Divide Trail day 10: Silver City to Dougs

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    near Silver City, New Mexico (United States)
    Author
    gryfolge
    Distance
    23.97mi
    Elevation +
    2864f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 10: Silver City to Dougs Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 10: Silver City to Dougs Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 10: Silver City to Dougs

    Roadwalk out of town on the official CDT trail. Then uphill a bit - with great views. Pine tree forest walk for some kilometers, before choosing the Gila alternate route at the junction. Wonderful trail.

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