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New Mexico
7.7 mi
Distance
2,640 ft
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Pajarito Canyon
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Pajarito Canyon offers a moderately challenging 7.69-mile round-trip hike through a scenic canyon drainage in the Pajarito area of New Mexico. With nearly 2,640 feet of elevation gain, this trail takes hikers through diverse terrain typical of the region's canyon systems, providing excellent views and a rewarding workout. The canyon setting provides natural shade and water features that make this a popular destination for hikers seeking a half-day adventure.
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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