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New Mexico
4.7 mi
Distance
244 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Carson National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Gavilan Canyon
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Gavilan Canyon offers a scenic 4.73-mile round trip through a classic New Mexico canyon landscape with moderate elevation gain. This accessible trail winds through the canyon, showcasing the region's characteristic desert geology and vegetation. Perfect for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable terrain and rewarding canyon views.
Cow Lake
~1 min drive
Moderate 6.39-mile alpine lake hike with 2,342 ft elevation gain.
Dry Fork
~2 min drive
Steep 2.3-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with significant elevation gain.
Willow Fork
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile climb with 2,675 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Wheeler Peak Trail #90
~5 min drive
Steep 1.85-mile climb with 1,808 ft gain near Wheeler Peak.
Columbine Canyon
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.5-mile canyon hike with 3,100 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Italianos Canyon
~3 min drive
Easy 2-mile canyon walk through scenic desert terrain near Italianos Canyon.
Wheeler Summit
~10 min drive
Alpine summit hike with stunning Sangre de Cristo Range views.
Columbine Creek Trail #71
~5 min drive
Easy 1.55-mile creek-side hike with 376 ft elevation gain.
San Cristobal
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.38-mile foothill hike with 483 ft elevation gain near San Cristobal.
Placer Fork Shortcut
~3 min drive
Quick 1.23-mile foothills shortcut with moderate climbing.