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New Mexico
1.1 mi
Distance
698 ft
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Three Gun Spring Arroyo Trail
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Three Gun Spring Arroyo Trail is a short, steep desert hike that climbs through a scenic arroyo landscape in central New Mexico. This compact trail gains nearly 700 feet of elevation over just over a mile, making it an intense cardiovascular challenge despite its brief distance. The route follows an arroyo drainage with desert vegetation and offers rewarding views of the surrounding high desert terrain.
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