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New Mexico
5.0 mi
Distance
244 ft
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Plush
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The Plush Trail offers a moderate 10-mile journey through New Mexico's high desert landscape with modest elevation gain. This out-and-back or loop route provides scenic views typical of the region's pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forests, making it an accessible choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure without extreme elevation challenges.
Life on the Edge
~1h 12m drive
Lava, though it may seem harsh and inhospitable, can create some unusual habitats. One of these habitats is actually found just along the edges of lava flows. Known as the "edge effect," dense vegetation seems to thrive along the lava's edge. Scientists hypothesize that rainwa…
Double Sinks
~1h 13m drive
<p>The El Calderon trail passes precipitously between two deep pits called Double Sinks. These steep collapses are about 80 feet (24 m) deep and were formed where the roofs of lava tubes collapsed. They are home to owls, squirrels, and ferns. In fact, delicate ferns can be fou…
El Calderon Lava Trench
~1h 13m drive
<p>Along the trail to the cinder cone, look for a deep, winding trench that begins at the mouth of the cinder cone volcano up ahead. This trench was created by a river of lava that breached the side of the cinder cone and swept cinder and lava several miles to the southeast. L…
Stanley Polich
~2 min drive
Easy 1.36-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Stanley.
Broken Nose
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Broken Nose, New Mexico.
Lost Lake Rim
~2 min drive
Scenic 11.36-mile rim loop with moderate climbing and panoramic mountain views.
Smokin Handlebar
~3 min drive
Easy 4-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Smokin Handlebar.
Quasimodo
~3 min drive
7.15-mile moderate trail with 362 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Y2k
~5 min drive
Moderate 7-mile New Mexico trail with 563 ft elevation gain.
Strawberry Canyon
~5 min drive
Scenic 4.31-mile canyon hike with 613 ft elevation gain.