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New Mexico
1.5 mi
Distance
553 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Rim Trail
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The Rim Trail offers stunning vistas along an elevated plateau with moderate elevation gain and manageable distance, making it accessible for hikers seeking panoramic views without extreme exertion. This scenic route traverses the rim edge with opportunities to observe the surrounding landscape and geological formations characteristic of New Mexico's high country. The trail's relatively short length combined with steady elevation gain provides a rewarding afternoon hike.
Road Canyon
~1 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Rim Trail
~1 min drive
Scenic 9.8-mile rim hike with moderate elevation gain and expansive plateau views.
Sunspot
~1 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile forest hike with gentle elevation gain near Sunspot.
Upper Wills Cyn
~4 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic New Mexico geology.
Sacramento N.
~2 min drive
Easy 3-mile trail with gentle climbing in the Sacramento Mountains.
Rim Trail (105)
~2 min drive
Easy rim walk with scenic vistas, ideal for a quick outing.
Corral Cyn
~3 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain.
Hubbell Cyn
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.8-mile canyon hike with 1,624 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Cathey Cyn
~3 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile canyon hike with 482 ft elevation gain.
Upper Wills Canyon Alternate Trail (9278A)
~4 min drive
Quick canyon connector with steady elevation gain near Wills Canyon.
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