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New Mexico
8.4 mi
Distance
471 ft
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Medio Dia
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Medio Dia is a moderate 8.42-mile trail offering steady elevation gain through New Mexico's diverse terrain. This half-day adventure provides excellent views and a rewarding climb, making it ideal for hikers seeking a balanced workout without extreme technical difficulty.
The Movie Set Cabin
~11 min drive
Located on Valles Caldera's main entrance road, approximately a half mile from NM State Route 4, this cabin is part of the 2003 "The Missing" movie set starring Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett. Park at the Jemez River Trailhead and walk a quarter mile up the trail beyond th…
Bearhead Peak
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.93-mile peak hike with steady elevation gain and scenic ridgeline views.
Boundary Peak
~8 min drive
Quick alpine walk with minimal elevation gain near Boundary Peak.
Capulin
~8 min drive
Easy 3.11-mile hike with 480 ft gain near Capulin, NM.
Birding By Car Stop 1
~12 min drive
This site, near the South Valle Grande Trailhead along NM State Route 4, is predominantly mixed conifer forest and woodland (both dry and moist mesic). Prevalent plant species include blue spruce and ponderosa pine, fox tail, wildflowers, and yarrow. Watch for these birds each…
Bearhead Ridge
~5 min drive
Moderate 7-mile ridgeline hike with 1,342 ft elevation gain and panoramic views.
North East Fork
~10 min drive
Easy 1.14-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near North East Fork.
Turkey Spring
~8 min drive
Accessible 3.35-mile loop to Turkey Spring with 572 ft elevation gain.
Cerro La Jara Stop 4
~12 min drive
Look straight down the path. Cerro La Jara is to your right and South Mountain is directly in front of you. Both of these formations are volcanic domes. Volcanic domes are formed by the extrusion of lava that piles up in a dome shape. Cerro La Jara and South Mountain were form…
Peralta Canyon
~6 min drive
Moderate 10.5-mile canyon hike with 1,710 ft elevation gain in the Sandias.
