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New Mexico
1.4 mi
Distance
64 ft
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Stanley Polich
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Stanley Polich is a short, accessible trail perfect for beginners and families looking for a quick outdoor outing in New Mexico. With minimal elevation gain and a distance of just 1.36 miles, this easy walk offers a gentle introduction to the region's landscapes. The trail provides a pleasant stroll through typical New Mexico terrain without significant technical challenges.
Life on the Edge
~1h 11m drive
Lava, though it may seem harsh and inhospitable, can create some unusual habitats. One of these habitats is actually found just along the edges of lava flows. Known as the "edge effect," dense vegetation seems to thrive along the lava's edge. Scientists hypothesize that rainwa…
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~4 min drive
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Double Sinks
~1h 12m drive
<p>The El Calderon trail passes precipitously between two deep pits called Double Sinks. These steep collapses are about 80 feet (24 m) deep and were formed where the roofs of lava tubes collapsed. They are home to owls, squirrels, and ferns. In fact, delicate ferns can be fou…
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Strawberry Canyon
~4 min drive
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El Calderon Lava Trench
~1h 12m drive
<p>Along the trail to the cinder cone, look for a deep, winding trench that begins at the mouth of the cinder cone volcano up ahead. This trench was created by a river of lava that breached the side of the cinder cone and swept cinder and lava several miles to the southeast. L…
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~4 min drive
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~4 min drive
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