New Mexico · Hiking

Taylor Cyn

4.0 mi
round trip
778 ft
climb
9,097 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Lincoln National Forest.

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Taylor Cyn is a 4-mile out-and-back hike in the Sacramento Ranger District of Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of about 8,300 feet to a high of about 9,100 feet, with a total elevation gain of 778 feet. It is a moderate route, and the trail surface is natural, so plan on a walk that is as much about the climb as the distance. The trail is open year-round, and the Forest Service allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Cloudcroft weather station show May highs around 66°F and September highs around 67°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 16 each month. Several other trails sit close by. Benson Canyon Spur Trail is under a mile away, Schofield is about 1.1 miles off, and Schofield Cyn is about 1.5 miles away. For an overnight stay, Slide campground is roughly 7.6 miles from the trail.