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New Mexico
15.9 mi
Distance
1,342 ft
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Bursum Road
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Bursum Road is a moderate-to-challenging backcountry trail offering scenic high-desert hiking through the rugged terrain of central New Mexico. This nearly 16-mile route features steady elevation gain with expansive views of the surrounding landscape, making it ideal for hikers seeking a full-day adventure away from crowds. The trail traverses typical New Mexico piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine forest with open meadows and ridgeline sections.
Whitetail Canyon
~0 min drive
Scenic canyon hike with moderate elevation gain near Whitetail Canyon, New Mexico.
Crest
~1 min drive
Scenic 12.86-mile ridge crest hike with 1,766 ft elevation gain.
Redstone Trail #206
~4 min drive
Steep 4.8-mile climb with 3,200 ft gain in New Mexico mountains.
Mineral Creek
~5 min drive
Easy 1-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Bearwallow Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with gentle grades and riparian scenery.
Grouse Mountain Trail #781
~6 min drive
Steep 0.35-mile climb gaining 352 ft on Grouse Mountain.
Deloche
~8 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk with 338 ft elevation gain near Deloche.
South Fork Whitewater
~13 min drive
Challenging 13.36-mile creek drainage hike in the Gila Wilderness with 3,020 ft gain.
Whitewater Trail #207
~7 min drive
Challenging 14-mile backcountry trail with 2,600 ft elevation gain.
Log Canyon
~10 min drive
Easy 2-mile canyon hike with 257 ft elevation gain near Log Canyon.