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New Mexico
0.5 mi
Distance
189 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Upper Wills Canyon Alternate Trail (9278A)
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The Upper Wills Canyon Alternate Trail is a short, scenic connector route perfect for hikers seeking a quick adventure in the Wills Canyon area. This brief trail gains elevation steadily through canyon terrain, offering an efficient way to access upper canyon features or connect to longer trail networks. Ideal for those with limited time or as a warm-up hike before tackling more demanding routes.
Upper Wills Cyn
~1 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic New Mexico geology.
Corral Cyn
~2 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain.
Thousand Mile Canyon Trail (9216)
~3 min drive
Steep 1.4-mile canyon hike with 1,000 ft gain near Thousand Mile Canyon.
Road Canyon
~5 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Willie White
~7 min drive
Moderate 9.2-mile New Mexico trail with 1,980 ft elevation gain.
Thousand Mile Cyn
~2 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Wills Canyon Trail (5008)
~4 min drive
Steep canyon climb with 2,100 ft gain near Wills Canyon, New Mexico.
Cathey Cyn
~5 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile canyon hike with 482 ft elevation gain.
Apple Tree Cyn
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.2-mile canyon hike with 1,975 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Sunspot
~5 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile forest hike with gentle elevation gain near Sunspot.
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