Turquoise Trail Campground
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New Mexico
3.1 mi
Distance
480 ft
Gain
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Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Capulin
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The Capulin trail offers a scenic 3.11-mile round-trip hike with 480 feet of elevation gain, making it an accessible option for hikers of varying abilities. Located near the town of Capulin in northeastern New Mexico, this trail provides views of the surrounding high plains and volcanic landscape characteristic of the region. The moderate terrain and manageable distance make it ideal for families and those seeking a quick outdoor excursion.
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~9 min drive
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Boundary Peak
~0 min drive
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Turkey Spring
~5 min drive
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St. Peter's Dome
~7 min drive
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Native Plants Tyuonyi Overlook Trail Stop 3
~9 min drive
The Ancestral Pueblo people had an agricultural-based society and relied heavily on the crops they could produce, storing as much as possible in times of plenty for the years when a dry season produced scarcer harvests. During those times, knowledge of native plants was essent…
Water Canyon
~8 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic desert views.
Medio Dia
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.42-mile trail with 471 ft elevation gain near Medio Dia.
Fire Tyuonyi Overlook Trail Stop 4
~9 min drive
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Petroglyphs Pueblo Loop Trail Stop 21
~9 min drive
Petroglyphs (carved drawings) are far more common than pictographs (painted drawings) at Bandelier. Do you see the carving of a macaw under the overhang? How about the one of an elk to the left of the macaw?<br /> <br /> The people of Frijoles Canyon lived, worked, laughed, an…
Rock Drawings Pueblo Loop Trail Stop 20
~9 min drive
Also look for numerous petroglyphs (carved rock drawings) as you stroll past Long House. There are hundreds of them in this location. There is also a pictograph (painted drawing) under glass. Once upon a time this pictograph was covered with plaster. It was uncovered during ea…
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Turquoise Trail Campground
Hiking business nearby (~43 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet