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New Mexico
17.7 mi
Distance
322 ft
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Why you'll love it
Nm 81
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NM 81 is a moderately long trail offering a scenic journey through New Mexico's diverse terrain with modest elevation gain. This 17.68-mile route provides a full day of hiking with relatively gentle grades, making it accessible to experienced day hikers seeking distance over technical challenge. The trail traverses typical high desert and transitional forest landscapes characteristic of the region.
County Road C010
~1 min drive
Easy 2-mile county road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
~3 min drive
Easy CDT section near the Mexico border with minimal elevation change.
Nm 81
~3 min drive
Long, flat 11.89-mile trail through New Mexico with minimal elevation gain.
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
~5 min drive
Remote CDT desert section near the US-Mexico border with sparse terrain and big views.
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
~13 min drive
Remote CDT segment near Antelope Wells border crossing with desert views.
Cdt
~18 min drive
Short CDT segment with steady climb and high desert views.
Continental Divide Trail
~21 min drive
Moderate walk along the Continental Divide with expansive high-country views.
Cdt - New Mexico Section
~26 min drive
Moderate CDT section with steady climbing through New Mexico high country.
Continental Divide Trail
~27 min drive
Moderate 8.94-mile hike along the Continental Divide with steady elevation gain.
Cdt - New Mexico Section
~47 min drive
Brief CDT segment in New Mexico with minimal elevation gain.
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