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New Mexico
12.6 mi
Distance
701 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Quemazon Trail
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Quemazon Trail is a moderate-length day hike offering a rewarding journey through New Mexico's high desert landscape. With nearly 13 miles of trail and modest elevation gain, this route provides an accessible yet substantial hiking experience suitable for intermediate hikers. The trail showcases the region's characteristic pinyon-juniper woodland and open vistas typical of north-central New Mexico.
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