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New Mexico
10.2 mi
Distance
1,792 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Wayland Cyn
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Wayland Canyon offers a moderately challenging 10-mile round trip through classic New Mexico canyon terrain with nearly 1,800 feet of elevation gain. This trail showcases the region's distinctive geology and vegetation zones as you ascend through the canyon, providing rewarding views and a solid workout for intermediate hikers.
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