Loading…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
New Mexico
1.0 mi
Distance
227 ft
Gain
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
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
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Shortcut
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Shortcut is a brief, accessible trail perfect for a quick outdoor excursion or warm-up hike. With just over a mile of distance and modest elevation gain, this trail offers an efficient way to experience New Mexico's landscape without requiring significant time commitment. Ideal for families, beginners, or those looking for a short nature walk.
Benson Ridge
~1 min drive
Scenic 4.6-mile ridge hike with 424 ft elevation gain near Benson Ridge.
Benson Canyon Spur Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 0.84-mile canyon spur with 226 ft elevation gain near Benson Canyon.
Benson Cyn S.
~3 min drive
Easy 2.92-mile canyon hike with 278 ft elevation gain.
Willie White
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.2-mile New Mexico trail with 1,980 ft elevation gain.
Schofield Cyn
~2 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain through New Mexico high desert.
Lucas Canyon Trail (251)
~2 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic drainage views.
Heart Attack Cyn
~5 min drive
Steep canyon hike with intense elevation gain near Heart Attack Canyon.
Benson Cyn
~6 min drive
Moderate 9-mile canyon hike with 2,161 ft elevation gain in New Mexico high desert.
Taylor Cyn
~2 min drive
Moderate 4-mile canyon hike with 1,323 ft elevation gain near Taylor Canyon.
Rim Trail
~3 min drive
Scenic rim hike with steady elevation gain and panoramic views.
