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New Mexico
4.6 mi
Distance
1,777 ft
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Mule Cyn
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Mule Canyon offers a moderately challenging day hike through classic New Mexico high desert terrain, gaining nearly 1,800 feet over 4.6 miles. This canyon trail showcases the region's distinctive geology and vegetation zones as elevation increases, providing rewarding views and a sense of solitude typical of the area's backcountry.
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