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New Mexico
2.7 mi
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
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Why you'll love it
North Baldy Trail #8
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North Baldy Trail #8 is a short, accessible hike offering scenic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. This 2.71-mile trail provides a quick escape into New Mexico's mountain terrain with manageable elevation gain, making it ideal for hikers seeking a brisk outing without extensive time commitment. The trail showcases typical high-country forest and open ridge characteristics of the region.
Mill Canyon
~0 min drive
Easy 1.68-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
North Baldy Trail
~1 min drive
Steep, short summit climb with significant elevation gain and panoramic views.
Hop Canyon
~3 min drive
Moderate 10-mile canyon hike with 2,737 ft elevation gain near Hop Canyon.
South Baldy
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine hike to scenic summit with panoramic mountain views.
Hardy Spring
~7 min drive
Moderate 3-mile hike to Hardy Spring with 1,183 ft elevation gain.
Copper Canyon Trail #10
~3 min drive
Accessible canyon trail with scenic copper-toned rock formations and moderate elevation.
North Baldy
~4 min drive
Challenging 10.56-mile alpine summit hike with exposed ridgeline and expansive views.
North Baldy Trail #8
~3 min drive
Steep 0.5-mile climb gaining 232 ft near North Baldy peak.
East Fork Sawmill
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.72-mile creek drainage hike through forested terrain.
Water Canyon Road
~4 min drive
Steep 0.79-mile climb gaining 516 ft through Water Canyon.
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