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New Mexico
5.2 mi
Distance
187 ft
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Historic Route 66
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Walk a piece of American automotive history on this accessible trail following the iconic Route 66 corridor through New Mexico. This relatively flat 5-mile route showcases the cultural and historical significance of the Mother Road, offering glimpses into mid-20th century Americana and the high desert landscape that defined cross-country travel.
Double Sinks
~27 min drive
<p>The El Calderon trail passes precipitously between two deep pits called Double Sinks. These steep collapses are about 80 feet (24 m) deep and were formed where the roofs of lava tubes collapsed. They are home to owls, squirrels, and ferns. In fact, delicate ferns can be fou…
Gooseberry
~25 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile trail with 1,161 ft elevation gain near Gooseberry.
Water Canyon
~25 min drive
Gentle canyon hike through Water Canyon with riparian scenery and modest elevation gain.
El Calderon Lava Trench
~28 min drive
<p>Along the trail to the cinder cone, look for a deep, winding trench that begins at the mouth of the cinder cone volcano up ahead. This trench was created by a river of lava that breached the side of the cinder cone and swept cinder and lava several miles to the southeast. L…
Quad
~25 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile hike with 1,981 ft gain near Quad, NM.
Life on the Edge
~28 min drive
Lava, though it may seem harsh and inhospitable, can create some unusual habitats. One of these habitats is actually found just along the edges of lava flows. Known as the "edge effect," dense vegetation seems to thrive along the lava's edge. Scientists hypothesize that rainwa…
Nm 117
~0 min drive
Ultra-short, nearly flat trail for a quick New Mexico walk.
El Malpais Road
~0 min drive
Expert volcanic badlands trek with 7,543 ft gain and expansive high-desert views.
Us 66 Hist
~9 min drive
Brief historic Route 66 walk through New Mexico roadside heritage.
East Santa Fe Avenue
~9 min drive
Easy 1.3-mile urban trail with minimal elevation gain in Santa Fe.