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New Mexico
5.4 mi
Distance
2,675 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Carson National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Willow Fork
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Willow Fork is a moderate 5.4-mile trail featuring substantial elevation gain through New Mexico's diverse terrain. This hike climbs nearly 2,700 feet, rewarding hikers with significant vertical challenge and likely scenic vistas of the surrounding landscape. The trail offers a solid half-day adventure for hikers seeking a workout with meaningful elevation change.
Dry Fork
~2 min drive
Steep 2.3-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with significant elevation gain.
Columbine Canyon
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.5-mile canyon hike with 3,100 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Columbine Creek Trail #71
~2 min drive
Easy 1.55-mile creek-side hike with 376 ft elevation gain.
Gavilan Canyon
~4 min drive
Easy canyon hike through scenic Gavilan Canyon with modest elevation gain.
Placer Fork Shortcut
~2 min drive
Quick 1.23-mile foothills shortcut with moderate climbing.
Placer Fork
~2 min drive
Steady 8.72-mile climb gaining 3,737 ft through New Mexico forest.
Deer Creek Trail #69
~3 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile creek-side hike with steady elevation gain in New Mexico.
Red River Nature
~11 min drive
Moderate 3.46-mile nature loop with 1,567 ft elevation gain near Red River.
Italianos Canyon
~5 min drive
Easy 2-mile canyon walk through scenic desert terrain near Italianos Canyon.
Cow Lake
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.39-mile alpine lake hike with 2,342 ft elevation gain.