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New Mexico
44.2 mi
Distance
3,604 ft
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Manzano Crest
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The Manzano Crest Trail is a challenging high-altitude traverse along the spine of the Manzano Mountains, offering expansive views across central New Mexico. This remote, lengthy route traverses mixed conifer forest and alpine meadows while gaining over 3,600 feet of elevation across its 44-mile length. The trail rewards experienced hikers with solitude, diverse ecosystems, and panoramic vistas of the surrounding high desert landscape.
Pine Shadow Trail
~0 min drive
Shaded piñon-juniper forest hike with steady elevation gain through classic high desert woodland.
Kayser Mill
~1 min drive
Steady 3.5-mile climb to historic Kayser Mill with 1,500 ft gain.
Pine Shadow
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.14-mile forest hike with 784 ft elevation gain through piñon-juniper woodland.
Red Canyon
~4 min drive
Steep red rock canyon hike with dramatic geology and high elevation gain.
Cottonwood Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 1.38-mile cottonwood-lined hike with 271 ft elevation gain.
Ox Canyon
~3 min drive
Moderate 4.8-mile canyon hike with 1,708 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Salas
~9 min drive
Expert 15.67-mile trek with 4,544 ft elevation gain in northern New Mexico.
Spruce Spring
~5 min drive
Easy 1.8-mile forest walk to a mountain spring with modest elevation gain.
Kayser Mill Trail (80)
~2 min drive
Quick, easy foothill walk near historic Kayser Mill ruins.
Osha
~12 min drive
Moderate 6.3-mile climb with 3,095 ft gain through New Mexico highlands.