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New Mexico
18.0 mi
Distance
3,038 ft
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Tortolita Canyon
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Tortolita Canyon is a challenging 18-mile trail that rewards hikers with sustained elevation gain and remote desert canyon scenery. This hard-difficulty route traverses through the Tortolita Mountains region, offering dramatic canyon walls and varied terrain typical of New Mexico's high desert landscape. The nearly 3,000 feet of elevation gain makes this an endurance-focused adventure best suited for experienced hikers.
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