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New Mexico
1.5 mi
Distance
553 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Rim Trail
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The Rim Trail offers stunning vistas along an elevated plateau with moderate elevation gain and manageable distance, making it accessible for hikers seeking panoramic views without extreme exertion. This scenic route traverses the rim edge with opportunities to observe the surrounding landscape and geological formations characteristic of New Mexico's high country. The trail's relatively short length combined with steady elevation gain provides a rewarding afternoon hike.
Sunspot
~1 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile forest hike with gentle elevation gain near Sunspot.
Rim Trail (105)
~2 min drive
Easy rim walk with scenic vistas, ideal for a quick outing.
Upper Wills Cyn
~4 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic New Mexico geology.
San Andres Cyn
~4 min drive
Easy 4-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain.
Road Cyn Alt
~2 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Upper Wills Canyon Alternate Trail (9278A)
~4 min drive
Quick canyon connector with steady elevation gain near Wills Canyon.
Apple Tree Cyn
~11 min drive
Moderate 8.2-mile canyon hike with 1,975 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Schofield Cyn
~6 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain through New Mexico high desert.
Thousand Mile Cyn
~6 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Rim Trail
~5 min drive
Scenic rim hike with steady elevation gain and panoramic views.