Turquoise Trail Campground
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New Mexico
1.8 mi
Distance
7,865 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
West Boundary
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West Boundary is a challenging high-altitude trail that gains nearly 8,000 feet of elevation over less than two miles, making it one of New Mexico's most intense short hikes. This expert-level route demands excellent fitness and acclimatization, rewarding hikers with dramatic elevation change and access to alpine terrain. The steep gradient and significant elevation gain create a strenuous but direct ascent through varied New Mexico mountain ecosystems.
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David Canyon Road
~0 min drive
Easy 0.65-mile canyon road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Ponderosa
~5 min drive
Steep 2.3-mile climb gaining 7,730 ft through ponderosa pine forest.
Three Bottles Advanced
~1 min drive
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~1 min drive
Easy 1.83-mile forest walk through ponderosa pines.
Blue Ribbon Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile loop with minimal elevation gain, perfect for families.
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~2 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
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Turquoise Trail Campground
Hiking business nearby (~10 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet