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New Mexico
3.4 mi
Distance
482 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Cathey Cyn
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Cathey Canyon offers a scenic 3.4-mile round-trip hike through a classic New Mexico canyon landscape. This easy trail features moderate elevation gain as it ascends through the canyon, providing hikers with views of canyon walls and typical high desert vegetation. The trail is ideal for those seeking a shorter outing with manageable terrain.
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