Turquoise Trail Campground
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New Mexico
1.7 mi
Distance
272 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Old South Crest Trail
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The Old South Crest Trail is a short, accessible hike offering pleasant views along New Mexico's foothills. With modest elevation gain spread over less than two miles, this trail is ideal for a quick morning outing or families looking for an easy walk with some vertical challenge. The route traverses typical high desert terrain with potential piñon-juniper woodland.
Old Crest Trail
~1 min drive
Short, easy crest walk with quick elevation gain and accessible terrain.
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~2 min drive
Scenic 2.35-mile raptor-watching trail with 969 ft elevation gain.
Casa Loma
~4 min drive
Steep 2-mile climb with 629 ft gain near Casa Loma, NM.
Embudo
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with valley views.
Hawk Watch Overlook
~1 min drive
Ultra-short overlook trail with excellent viewing opportunities.
Upper Faulty
~3 min drive
Short, scenic 2.7-mile hike with gentle elevation gain near Upper Faulty.
East Hawk Watch
~2 min drive
Short, steep raptor-watching trail with excellent bird viewing opportunities.
Embudo Bypass
~5 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile foothills walk near Embudo with 491 ft elevation gain.
South Crest
~2 min drive
Steep 0.9-mile climb with 791 ft elevation gain near South Crest.
Hawk Watch
~2 min drive
Quick 0.26-mile climb with excellent hawk viewing opportunities.
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Turquoise Trail Campground
Hiking business nearby (~5 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet