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New Mexico
3.2 mi
Distance
2,609 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Padilla Trail
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Padilla Trail is a moderately challenging day hike featuring significant elevation gain through New Mexico's diverse terrain. This 3.17-mile route climbs over 2,600 feet, rewarding hikers with expansive views and a genuine sense of accomplishment. The trail showcases the region's characteristic piñon-juniper forest and high desert landscape.
Mitt and Bar
~5 min drive
Easy 2-mile New Mexico trail with 255 ft elevation gain.
South Base
~6 min drive
Long-distance backcountry trail with steady elevation gain and remote wilderness character.
Thorium Canyon
~6 min drive
Moderate 3.6-mile canyon hike with 1,577 ft elevation gain near Thorium Canyon, NM.
South Base Trail
~10 min drive
Moderate 10.92-mile trail with 2,011 ft gain; full-day hiking adventure.
Pierce Alternate Trail
~10 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile alternate route with minimal elevation gain.
Summit
~6 min drive
Long, steep alpine trail with 1,468 ft gain near Summit, NM.
Capitan Peak
~17 min drive
Steep 4.6-mile climb to Capitan Peak summit with 3,042 ft elevation gain.
Pierce Canyon Trail
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.58-mile canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic walls.
Copeland Canyon
~14 min drive
Scenic 2-mile canyon hike with 484 ft elevation gain near Copeland Canyon.
North Base
~12 min drive
Moderate 11-mile New Mexico trail with 957 ft elevation gain and scenic high desert views.
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