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New Mexico
11.7 mi
Distance
2,002 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Carson National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Rio Chiquito
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Rio Chiquito is a moderate mountain trail that climbs through mixed conifer and aspen forests in the heart of New Mexico's wilderness. This 11.73-mile journey gains over 2,000 feet of elevation while following the scenic Rio Chiquito drainage, offering hikers a rewarding high-country experience with riparian beauty and forest solitude.
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