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New Mexico
4.4 mi
Distance
2,105 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Wills Canyon Trail (5008)
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Wills Canyon Trail is a moderately challenging day hike featuring significant elevation gain through New Mexico's scenic canyon terrain. This 4.36-mile route climbs over 2,100 feet, rewarding hikers with canyon views and varied desert landscape as it ascends through the drainage. The trail offers a solid cardiovascular workout with the payoff of exploring one of the region's notable canyon systems.
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Moderate 8.8-mile canyon hike with 1,624 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Trail 9279
~3 min drive
Quick 2-mile climb with 590 ft gain through New Mexico high desert.
Taylor Cyn
~3 min drive
Moderate 4-mile canyon hike with 1,323 ft elevation gain near Taylor Canyon.
Corral Cyn
~4 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain.
Willie White
~4 min drive
Moderate 9.2-mile New Mexico trail with 1,980 ft elevation gain.
Willie White Spur Trail (112)
~3 min drive
Short spur trail with minimal elevation gain near Willie White area.
Sacramento N.
~5 min drive
Easy 3-mile trail with gentle climbing in the Sacramento Mountains.
Benson Cyn S.
~5 min drive
Easy 2.92-mile canyon hike with 278 ft elevation gain.
Upper Wills Cyn
~4 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic New Mexico geology.
Upper Wills Canyon Alternate Trail (9278A)
~4 min drive
Quick canyon connector with steady elevation gain near Wills Canyon.
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