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New Mexico
2.4 mi
Distance
1,499 ft
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Serpent Lake Trail (19)
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Serpent Lake Trail is a moderately challenging alpine hike featuring significant elevation gain over a relatively short distance, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a rewarding workout with mountain scenery. The trail climbs steeply through mixed forest terrain to reach the scenic alpine lake basin, offering views of surrounding peaks and subalpine vegetation. This out-and-back route provides a good balance of difficulty and distance for a half-day adventure.
Agua Piedra
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.86-mile climb through piñon-juniper forest with 1,204 ft gain.
North Fork Trail (269)
~4 min drive
Scenic 2.54-mile climb with 795 ft gain through New Mexico forest.
Agua Fria
~4 min drive
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Horseshoe Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and 937 ft elevation gain.
Angostura
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile hike with 1,466 ft elevation gain near Angostura.
Middle Fork
~6 min drive
Challenging 11-mile mountain hike with 3,195 ft elevation gain.
East Fork Santa Barbara
~7 min drive
Moderate 9.17-mile hike through Santa Barbara drainage with creek crossings.
Agua Sarca
~8 min drive
Easy 6.43-mile desert trail with minimal elevation gain near Agua Sarca.
Indian Lake
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.86-mile alpine lake hike with 1,977 ft elevation gain.
Cordova Canyon
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.74-mile canyon hike with 2,462 ft elevation gain in northern New Mexico.
