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New Mexico
3.4 mi
Distance
1,051 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Guaje Canyon
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Guaje Canyon offers a scenic moderate hike through a classic New Mexico canyon with steady elevation gain and diverse terrain. This trail showcases the natural beauty of the Jemez region with canyon walls, potential water features, and piñon-juniper forest typical of the area. The 3.4-mile route provides a rewarding half-day adventure with manageable difficulty.
Guaje Canyon Trail
~1 min drive
Moderate canyon hike through piñon-juniper forest with steady elevation gain.
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~3 min drive
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~2 min drive
Short, easy New Mexico trail with modest elevation gain and scenic views.
Guaje Ridge
~2 min drive
Scenic 10.4-mile ridge hike with steady elevation gain and panoramic mountain views.
Mitchell
~7 min drive
Moderate 4.88-mile climb with 1,705 ft gain near Mitchell, NM.
Guaje Canyon Trail (282)
~2 min drive
Moderate canyon hike through piñon-juniper forest with steady elevation gain.
Caballo Canyon Trail (277)
~2 min drive
Easy 1.32-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Quemazon Trail (287)
~5 min drive
Steep 2.6-mile climb with 962 ft gain near Quemazon area.
Knapp Trail
~5 min drive
Steep 1.32-mile climb with 913 ft elevation gain near Knapp, New Mexico.
