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New Mexico
8.1 mi
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
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Why you'll love it
South Canyon
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South Canyon Trail is a moderate 8.11-mile round-trip hike through New Mexico's diverse terrain, offering hikers a rewarding journey through canyon landscapes. The trail showcases the natural beauty of the South Canyon area with varied elevation changes and scenic vistas typical of the region's canyon systems. This route provides an excellent opportunity to experience New Mexico's unique geology and desert ecology.
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