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New Mexico
11.0 mi
Distance
957 ft
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North Base
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North Base is an 11-mile trail offering a moderate workout with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain through New Mexico's diverse terrain. This out-and-back or loop route provides a solid day hike experience with steady climbing that rewards hikers with expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The trail showcases the characteristic high desert and piñon-juniper ecosystem typical of northern New Mexico.
Seven Cabins
~1 min drive
Moderate 7.4-mile mountain trail with 2,734 ft elevation gain.
Copeland Canyon
~3 min drive
Scenic 2-mile canyon hike with 484 ft elevation gain near Copeland Canyon.
Pierce Canyon Trail
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.58-mile canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic walls.
Capitan Peak
~7 min drive
Steep 4.6-mile climb to Capitan Peak summit with 3,042 ft elevation gain.
Summit
~6 min drive
Long, steep alpine trail with 1,468 ft gain near Summit, NM.
Pierce Alternate Trail
~7 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile alternate route with minimal elevation gain.
North Base Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 4.83-mile climb with 1,888 ft elevation gain in northern New Mexico.
Thorium Canyon
~16 min drive
Moderate 3.6-mile canyon hike with 1,577 ft elevation gain near Thorium Canyon, NM.
Pancho Canyon
~11 min drive
Moderately challenging 7-mile canyon hike with 2,876 ft elevation gain.
Mitt and Bar
~7 min drive
Easy 2-mile New Mexico trail with 255 ft elevation gain.
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