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New Mexico
0.8 mi
Distance
121 ft
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Why you'll love it
La Para Road
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La Para Road is a short, easy walk perfect for beginners and families exploring the New Mexico backcountry. This brief out-and-back route offers a gentle introduction to the region's high desert landscape with minimal elevation change. The road-based terrain makes it accessible while providing scenic views typical of the area's open terrain.
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