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Cliff Base Trail
New Mexico
New Mexico
Free — you'll pick up right here.
0.3 mi
Distance
0 ft
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What we do know
Inside Petroglyph National Monument
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Lollipop loop
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Cliff Base Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 0 ft
- Highest point
- 5,234 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,185 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
The Cliff Base Trail is a short and accessible walk perfect for families and casual hikers exploring New Mexico's geological features. This brief 0.34-mile trail offers an easy approach to scenic cliff formations with minimal elevation change, making it ideal for a quick nature outing or as a warm-up hike.
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