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New Mexico
1.9 mi
Distance
799 ft
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Nail Trail
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Nail Trail is a short, steep ascent offering excellent bang-for-your-buck elevation gain in a compact package. This nearly 2-mile route climbs nearly 800 feet through New Mexico terrain, making it ideal for hikers seeking a quick but challenging workout. The trail's name suggests a direct, no-nonsense route that rewards effort with efficient vertical gain.
Perimeter Trail
~0 min drive
Compact 1.41-mile loop with 544 ft gain near Perimeter Trail, New Mexico.
Valle
~2 min drive
Moderate 6-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with steady elevation gain.
Los Alamos Canyon
~3 min drive
Scenic 2.67-mile canyon hike with 487 ft elevation gain near Los Alamos.
Water Canyon
~4 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic desert views.
Twomile Mesa Trail
~0 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile mesa hike with modest elevation gain and desert views.
Two Mile Mesa Trail
~1 min drive
Brief high desert walk with mesa views near Two Mile Mesa.
Rim Run
~2 min drive
Quick rim-country climb with steady elevation gain and desert views.
Los Alamos Canyon Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 0.03-mile canyon walk near Los Alamos with minimal elevation change.
Camp May Road Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 1.74-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Camp May Road.
Geist's Gap
~2 min drive
Short, easy desert trail with minimal elevation gain near Geist's Gap.
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