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New Mexico
7.8 mi
Distance
510 ft
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Tampico Springs
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Tampico Springs offers a moderate 7.78-mile round-trip hike through New Mexico's high desert landscape with modest elevation gain. This trail provides access to a reliable water source in an arid region, making it a popular choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure. The route traverses typical high desert terrain with opportunities to experience the region's unique flora and geological features.
Life on the Edge
~1h 8m 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…
Mikes Rippin'
~0 min drive
Moderate 5.67-mile New Mexico day hike with 278 ft elevation gain.
Stanley Polich
~4 min drive
Easy 1.36-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Stanley.
Y2k
~5 min drive
Moderate 7-mile New Mexico trail with 563 ft elevation gain.
Double Sinks
~1h 8m 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…
Torreon
~1 min drive
Moderate 4.26-mile hike with 352 ft gain near Torreon, NM.
Broken Nose
~5 min drive
Easy 1-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Broken Nose, New Mexico.
Plush
~6 min drive
Moderate 10-mile high desert trail with gentle elevation gain near Plush, NM.
El Calderon Lava Trench
~1h 8m 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…
Strawberry Canyon
~1 min drive
Scenic 4.31-mile canyon hike with 613 ft elevation gain.