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New Mexico
1.8 mi
Distance
61 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Monument Cyn
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Monument Canyon offers a short, accessible desert hike through striking canyon terrain in northern New Mexico. This easy 1.8-mile trail features minimal elevation gain, making it ideal for families and casual hikers seeking scenic canyon views without strenuous effort. The route showcases typical high desert landscape with canyon walls and geological formations characteristic of the region.
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