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New Mexico
0.5 mi
Distance
233 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Bayo Canyon Access Trail
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The Bayo Canyon Access Trail is a short, scenic approach hike that provides quick access to Bayo Canyon in the foothills of northern New Mexico. This easy trail gains elevation steadily through piñon-juniper woodland, offering a perfect warm-up hike or destination for families and casual hikers. The trail serves as a gateway to exploring the broader canyon system and surrounding forest terrain.
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