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New Mexico
5.3 mi
Distance
773 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Guaje Canyon Trail (282)
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Guaje Canyon Trail offers a scenic moderate hike through a classic New Mexico canyon environment, featuring piñon-juniper forest and seasonal water features. The trail climbs steadily through Guaje Canyon with views of surrounding ridgelines and geological formations typical of the Jemez region. This out-and-back route provides a rewarding wilderness experience with manageable elevation gain.
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Guaje Canyon Trail
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Moderate canyon hike through piñon-juniper forest with steady elevation gain.
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