The Best Trails in New Mexico (United States)

Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico

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Tigerhiker

Distance

0.93mi

Elevation +

325f

TrailRank

22

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At Capulin Volcano, you can drive to the top of the volcano to a parking area. From there there is a short hike down into the crater to the vent, also a longer 1 mile trail that circles the rim of the volcano. This is th...

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Juando Pass

Off Road

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vpiocona

Distance

6.45mi

Elevation +

650f

TrailRank

22

Easy to moderate trail. Expect some rocks (can take bypasses), pin stripes on your jeep and fun. Recommend, 33s and some lift. Stock friendly bypasses.

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Tramway Trail #82/La Luz Crossing Trail

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Henry Shapiro

Distance

5.20mi

Elevation +

1158f

TrailRank

22

The trail leads from the lower team to where it joins the main La Luz trail approximately 1 mile up from the La Luz Trail parking lot.

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East Fork to Las Conchas

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cieloazul

Distance

8.59mi

Elevation +

794f

TrailRank

22

I started this hike by leaving a bike at the Las Conchas trailhead and driving to the East Fork trailhead. The trail initially follows the canyon rim and then drops down to the river. From there it was a very pretty walk...

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BATAAN Memorial Death March, White Sands Missile Range

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megadrile

Distance

33.18mi

Elevation +

3839f

TrailRank

22

The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, N.M., conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World...

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San Diego Peak

Off Road

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alexr88

Distance

7.50mi

Elevation +

440f

TrailRank

21

Fun but too far of drive for what you get. Gets interesting if is raining. Need at least one locker.

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Mexican Canyon Trestle Overlook

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corinne severn

Distance

2.30mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

21

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A 2.25 mile trail out and back. Mostly downhill for first 1 Mile and then uphill to trestle overlook.

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Philmont, Roseville Troop 828 Crew A, 727-L-01

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Todd Doll

Distance

96.30mi

Elevation +

17096f

TrailRank

21

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Philmont Expedition with Roseville Troop 828 Crew A, 727-L-01

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SFe ski area to spirit lake

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MichaelGalla

Distance

11.91mi

Elevation +

2356f

TrailRank

21

The route is up along Winsor Tr; pass through Puerto Nambe, have lunch at Spirit Lake in a really nice setting.

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Embudito Trailhead to 'Secret' Granite Fort

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Problema

Distance

0.61mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

21

Apologies in advance - my sim card got damaged and I've lost the photos I took of the hike. I'll try to get more and add them later. I used to hike this nearly every weekend as a kid growing up in ABQ. It's a super gr...

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Colorado Continental Divide Trail CDT

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Northern Mountaineer

Distance

2111.67mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

20

The CDT!!! not complete, as there are a few hundred miles missing from the Northern part of the trail) Track found at http://www.newmexicooutdoor.com/Continental_Divide_Trail.php

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Blue Dot - Red Dot Trails

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cieloazul

Distance

3.90mi

Elevation +

942f

TrailRank

20

Trail in this direction is marked with blue dots on the descent and red dots on the ascent. Trail is rocky and steep but easy to follow.

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McCauley Hot Springs in Winter

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Fraam

Distance

3.32mi

Elevation +

725f

TrailRank

20

In Winter it's quite tricky due to icy parts of the route and loads of snow. But worth anyway because the springs are warm enough (still not hot as the name suggests)

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Enchanted Circle, NM Scenic Byway

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Kevie

Distance

350.05mi

Elevation +

18862f

TrailRank

19

Explore the Enchanted Circle scenic byway through valleys, mesa, mountains, and national forest... all unique to north central New Mexico. Follow the signs as you enjoy an 85 mile US Forest Scenic Byway connecting Tao...

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Chamisa big steep loop East peak

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MichaelGalla

Distance

3.62mi

Elevation +

1247f

TrailRank

19

This trail begins at Chamisa Trail head, goes along the upper trail to the intersection w/ the post and map, then a hard right up the fairly steep hill. The 2nd part is semi trail/bushwhack, but straight up to the top of...

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ELK MT

Mountain Bike

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Kevin Leigh

Distance

7.86mi

Elevation +

2080f

TrailRank

19

This is a 16 mile, 8 up 8 down 3 hr ride for medium skilled riders. It is a good trainer. The views at the top are great. Continue past the town of Terrerro and take a left onto FR 646. Park your Car 5 miles up at thr...

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Seven Spring Mt Bike Loop

Mountain Bike

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cieloazul

Distance

10.18mi

Elevation +

965f

TrailRank

19

Start this ride at the Seven Springs picnic area. Cross the small stream at waypoint "cross" and follow fence line to gate. From the gate it is an old jeep road that is frequently steep and single-track until it joins th...

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Big Tesuque CG- High Loop Tesuque Pk

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MichaelGalla

Distance

6.41mi

Elevation +

2516f

TrailRank

19

Park at Big Tesuque CG, hike the trail UP for +- 500 feet, turn right and go straight up the hill, eventually crossing AspenV Rd. two times. I explored this trek in May, 2019, but was blocked by snow 2/3 way up to the r...

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Mesa Garcia

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MichaelGalla

Distance

2.82mi

Elevation +

1079f

TrailRank

19

Beautiful landscape. An out of the way location. Along the Guadalupe River, as I recall. Also, down the road were two long car tunnels (the Gilman Tunnels) carved through the rock about the river. The drive is longish...

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Lake peak down raven's ridge and Windsor

Mountain Bike

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txarlibb31416

Distance

18.29mi

Elevation +

3409f

TrailRank

19

Started at big tesuque campground and climbed up upper big tranque trail to forest road. Hell of a downhill on ravens ridge!

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Continental Divide

Horseback Riding

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Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org

Distance

1942.18mi

Elevation +

10938f

TrailRank

18

The Continental Divide Trail is 3,100 miles long. Few persons have ridden a horse along the whole trail. Ignore the Wikiloc estimate of mileage. In order to show a trail of such magnitude trackpoints are about 7 miles ap...

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Petroglyph National Monument Volcanos Long Loop

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drew1horn

Distance

3.01mi

Elevation +

308f

TrailRank

17

This is a long loop that goes around Black Volcano and Vulcan Volcano. Many "social trails" have been closed for restoration. Will continue editing this next week.

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SFeSki-HiddenLakes (1 way)

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MichaelGalla

Distance

3.90mi

Elevation +

1352f

TrailRank

16

A trail mostly along the familiar Winsor Tr. It veers south after the ridge between this lake and Nambe Lake. Hidden Lake is in the LakePk - Penetente watershed. The stated mileage is One-way at about 3.9 miles The R...

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CDT-4-5-2-2 CDT jfg

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gerttruj

Distance

8.19mi

Elevation +

344f

TrailRank

16

CDT jfg: GPX file was downloaded from TrailDino. I have not been on this trail, but I hope to ride my mountina bike on it one day. This is part of a class demonstration I'm building.

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Dragonfly

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natgild

Distance

3.47mi

Elevation +

200f

TrailRank

16

Easy loop hike that goes to a small collection of petroglyphs. If you go clockwise there are many middens(? pack rat) beside the trail. Interestingly, there are almost none on the second half of the hike.

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