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New Mexico
2.9 mi
Distance
1,401 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Telephone Canyon
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Telephone Canyon offers a moderately steep desert canyon hike through New Mexico's high desert landscape. This 2.86-mile trail gains over 1,400 feet of elevation, rewarding hikers with scenic canyon views and the geological features that characterize the region's rugged terrain. The trail is ideal for those seeking a shorter but challenging workout with authentic New Mexico desert character.
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