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New Mexico
4.3 mi
Distance
352 ft
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Torreon
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The Torreon Trail is a scenic 4.26-mile out-and-back hike offering moderate elevation gain through New Mexico's high desert landscape. This accessible trail provides excellent views of the surrounding terrain and is ideal for hikers seeking a shorter outing with manageable climbing. The trail's name references the historic tower structure in the area, making it a culturally significant destination.
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…
Tampico Springs
~1 min drive
Moderate 7.78-mile desert hike to Tampico Springs with 510 ft elevation gain.
Mikes Rippin'
~1 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.
Double Sinks
~1h 9m 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…
Y2k
~5 min drive
Moderate 7-mile New Mexico trail with 563 ft elevation gain.
Strawberry Canyon
~1 min drive
Scenic 4.31-mile canyon hike with 613 ft elevation gain.
Broken Nose
~4 min drive
Easy 1-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Broken Nose, New Mexico.
El Calderon Lava Trench
~1h 9m 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…
Plush
~5 min drive
Moderate 10-mile high desert trail with gentle elevation gain near Plush, NM.