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New Mexico
1.7 mi
Distance
958 ft
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Ponderosa Trail
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Ponderosa Trail is a short, scenic hike through New Mexico's ponderosa pine forests, offering a moderate climb through mixed conifer woodland. The trail gains nearly 1,000 feet of elevation over less than two miles, providing a rewarding workout for hikers seeking a quick alpine escape. This trail showcases the transition zone between lower desert scrubland and higher elevation forest ecosystems.
Alcove House Pueblo Loop Trail Stop 22
~8 min drive
Many find climbing the 140 feet of ladders and stone stairs at Alcove House to be one of the highlights of their visit. Do you think you would have felt differently if you had to climb into this housing area multiple times every day, carrying food, water, and small children? W…
Water Canyon
~3 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic desert views.
Valle
~4 min drive
Moderate 6-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with steady elevation gain.
Boundary Peak
~6 min drive
Quick alpine walk with minimal elevation gain near Boundary Peak.
Welcome Tyuonyi Overlook Trail Stop 1
~8 min drive
Welcome to the Tyuonyi (QU-weh-nee) Overlook Trail, which is partially a loop and partly an out-and-back, 2.2 miles roundtrip. You are approximately 0.25 miles down this trail that passes through the Piñon-Juniper Woodland and provides excellent views of Frijoles Canyon, the P…
Capulin
~6 min drive
Easy 3.11-mile hike with 480 ft gain near Capulin, NM.
Pajarito Canyon
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.69-mile canyon hike with 2,640 ft elevation gain near Pajarito.
Birding By Car Stop 1
~8 min drive
This site, near the South Valle Grande Trailhead along NM State Route 4, is predominantly mixed conifer forest and woodland (both dry and moist mesic). Prevalent plant species include blue spruce and ponderosa pine, fox tail, wildflowers, and yarrow. Watch for these birds each…
Alamo Spring
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.51-mile high desert trail to Alamo Spring with gentle elevation gain.
American Springs
~3 min drive
Easy quarter-mile walk to a natural spring in New Mexico.
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