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New Mexico
5.0 mi
Distance
2,044 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Rodamaker Canyon
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Rodamaker Canyon offers a moderately challenging 5-mile trek through New Mexico's high desert terrain, gaining over 2,000 feet of elevation. This canyon hike showcases the dramatic geological features typical of the region, with scenic rock formations and canyon walls that reveal layers of New Mexico's geological history. The steady elevation gain provides a rewarding workout for intermediate hikers seeking authentic southwestern canyon hiking.
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