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New Mexico
10.0 mi
Distance
2,178 ft
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Why you'll love it
Puerco Canyon
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Puerco Canyon offers a moderately challenging 10-mile trek through New Mexico's diverse high desert landscape, featuring approximately 2,178 feet of elevation gain. This canyon trail showcases the region's characteristic red rock formations and pinyon-juniper woodland ecosystems, providing hikers with scenic vistas and a rewarding full-day adventure.
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