New Mexico · Hiking

Mill Canyon

Mill CanyonPhoto: Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.7 mi
round trip
1,011 ft
climb
9,788 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Mill Canyon open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Magdalena Ranger District.

  • Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Campground Closure Order #03-03-03-26-01

    Agency alert covering Magdalena Ranger District · Order 03-03-03-26-01 · USFS · Magdalena Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Magdalena Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Mill Canyon is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Magdalena Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, about 1.7 miles long with an elevation gain of 1,011 feet. The trail starts at a low point of about 8,761 feet and climbs to a high of about 9,788 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. It is a natural-surface route, and both horses and bikes are allowed. The North Baldy Trail #8 lies just 0.1 mile away, and the North Baldy Trail is about 0.6 mile off. Copper Canyon Trail #10 is roughly 1.4 miles away, and Water Canyon Campground is about 3.5 miles away for anyone planning an overnight stay.

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North Baldy Trail #8Photo: Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

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