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New Mexico
1.4 mi
Distance
1,004 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Thousand Mile Canyon Trail (9216)
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Thousand Mile Canyon Trail offers a steep but rewarding short hike through dramatic canyon terrain in northern New Mexico. With over 1,000 feet of elevation gain packed into just 1.4 miles, this trail delivers an intense cardiovascular challenge with stunning canyon views and rugged geology. The steep ascent makes this a popular choice for hikers seeking a quick but demanding workout in a scenic setting.
Thousand Mile Cyn
~2 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Moonshine Trail (90V)
~3 min drive
Easy 1.49-mile trail offering accessible high country hiking in New Mexico.
Upper Wills Cyn
~3 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic New Mexico geology.
Sacramento N.
~5 min drive
Easy 3-mile trail with gentle climbing in the Sacramento Mountains.
Corral Cyn
~4 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain.
Upper Wills Canyon Alternate Trail (9278A)
~3 min drive
Quick canyon connector with steady elevation gain near Wills Canyon.
Apple Tree Cyn
~5 min drive
Moderate 8.2-mile canyon hike with 1,975 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Road Canyon
~6 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Sunspot
~7 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile forest hike with gentle elevation gain near Sunspot.
Apple Tree Spur Trail (5601A)
~5 min drive
Steep 1.12-mile spur with 656 ft gain through forest to higher elevation.
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