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New Mexico
17.8 mi
Distance
2,934 ft
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Rio Frijoles
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Rio Frijoles is a challenging 17.79-mile backcountry trek through the scenic Frijoles Canyon area, offering hikers an immersive experience in New Mexico's high desert landscape. The trail traverses riparian corridors along the Frijoles Creek with nearly 3,000 feet of elevation gain, rewarding adventurous hikers with canyon views, ponderosa pine forests, and potential wildlife encounters. This remote route demands solid endurance and navigation skills but provides solitude and authentic wilderness experience.
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