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New Mexico
1.9 mi
Distance
988 ft
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Red Canyon
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Red Canyon offers a scenic 1.94-mile hike through striking red rock formations characteristic of New Mexico's high desert landscape. With nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, this trail delivers impressive vertical relief in a compact distance, rewarding hikers with dramatic canyon views and colorful geological features. The steep terrain and vibrant red sandstone make this a visually rewarding short hike.
Red Canyon Trail (89)
~1 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile canyon hike with red rock scenery and minimal elevation gain.
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~2 min drive
Moderate 3.28-mile forest hike to Spruce Spring with 849 ft elevation gain.
Spruce Spring Trail
~2 min drive
Easy short walk to a natural spring in piñon-juniper forest.
Spruce Spring
~2 min drive
Easy 1.8-mile forest walk to a mountain spring with modest elevation gain.
Ox Canyon
~3 min drive
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Box Spring Trail (99)
~3 min drive
Easy 1.28-mile trail with minimal elevation gain in New Mexico.
Pine Shadow Trail
~4 min drive
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Manzano Crest
~4 min drive
Remote 44-mile alpine crest traverse in the Manzano Mountains with significant elevation gain.
Kayser Mill
~4 min drive
Steady 3.5-mile climb to historic Kayser Mill with 1,500 ft gain.
Cottonwood Trail
~4 min drive
Easy 1.38-mile cottonwood-lined hike with 271 ft elevation gain.