Turquoise Trail Campground
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New Mexico
3.5 mi
Distance
1,523 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Kayser Mill
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Kayser Mill is a moderately challenging 3.47-mile trail featuring 1,523 feet of elevation gain through New Mexico's diverse terrain. This out-and-back or loop route takes hikers through forest and canyon landscapes with the historic Kayser Mill site as a focal point, offering a rewarding destination that justifies the steady climb. The trail provides good exercise with scenic views typical of the region's piñon-juniper and mixed conifer zones.
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Quick, easy foothill walk near historic Kayser Mill ruins.
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Turquoise Trail Campground
Hiking business nearby (~38 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet