New Mexico · Hiking

Blue Canyon Loop Trail

1.3 mi
round trip
588 ft
climb
5,152 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Blue Canyon Loop Trail is a 2.58-mile out-and-back hike in New Mexico with 588 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,152 feet.

  • Nearby · Dead Horse Trail # 12 · Mesa · Ryan Hill Trail (17)
  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Blue Canyon Loop Trail

    Best months: March–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      52° / 23°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      59° / 28°

      3 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 34°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 41°

      2 wet

    5. May

      83° / 49°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      91° / 57°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 63°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 53°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 41°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 31°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 24°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Socorro, NM, 3.9 mi away at 4,593 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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