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New Mexico
1.1 mi
Distance
38 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Bayo Canyon Road
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Bayo Canyon Road is a short, easy walk through scenic canyon terrain in northern New Mexico. This gentle 1.08-mile route offers a perfect introduction to the area's natural landscape with minimal elevation gain, making it ideal for families and casual hikers. The road-based trail provides straightforward access to Bayo Canyon's distinctive features.
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