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New Mexico
5.7 mi
Distance
1,333 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Dark Canyon Trail (5700)
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Dark Canyon Trail offers a moderate hiking experience through New Mexico's scenic canyon country, gaining over 1,300 feet of elevation across 5.7 miles. This trail likely features the dramatic geology and desert vegetation typical of the region's canyon systems, with potential for water features depending on seasonal conditions. The steady elevation gain provides a good workout while rewarding hikers with views characteristic of New Mexico's high desert landscape.
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Benson Cyn S.
~3 min drive
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Willie White Spur Trail (112)
~4 min drive
Short spur trail with minimal elevation gain near Willie White area.
Benson Ridge
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Willie White
~4 min drive
Moderate 9.2-mile New Mexico trail with 1,980 ft elevation gain.
Shortcut
~6 min drive
Quick 1-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Shortcut, NM.
Chippeway Spur Trail
~4 min drive
Easy 2-mile spur trail with 307 ft gain through New Mexico high country.
Taylor Cyn
~6 min drive
Moderate 4-mile canyon hike with 1,323 ft elevation gain near Taylor Canyon.
Chippeway
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile New Mexico trail with 566 ft elevation gain.
Sleepygrass
~10 min drive
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