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New Mexico
9.8 mi
Distance
1,553 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
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 panoramic views along an elevated plateau with moderate elevation gain spread across nearly 10 miles of scenic hiking. This trail showcases the distinctive high desert landscape of New Mexico with expansive vistas, piñon-juniper forest sections, and dramatic rim geology. The well-established path provides an excellent opportunity to experience the region's natural beauty while enjoying a full day of hiking.
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~1 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Apache Point Observatory Road
~1 min drive
Easy road walk to Apache Point Observatory with mountain views.
Sunspot
~2 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.
~3 min drive
Easy 3-mile trail with gentle climbing in the Sacramento Mountains.
Rim Trail
~1 min drive
Scenic rim-edge hike with panoramic views and steady elevation gain.
Corral Cyn
~3 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain.
Hubbell Cyn
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.8-mile canyon hike with 1,624 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Cathey Cyn
~4 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile canyon hike with 482 ft elevation gain.
Rim Trail (105)
~3 min drive
Easy rim walk with scenic vistas, ideal for a quick outing.
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