New Mexico · Hiking

Whitewater

2.7 mi
round trip
1,071 ft
climb
9,269 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Whitewater open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Magdalena Ranger District.

  • Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Campground Closure Order #03-03-03-26-01

    Agency alert covering Magdalena Ranger District · Order 03-03-03-26-01 · USFS · Magdalena Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Magdalena Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Whitewater is an easy out-and-back hike in the Magdalena Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, about 2.7 miles long with a one-way climb of 1,071 feet. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and sits on natural surface, and it is open to both horses and bikes. The route starts at about 8,221 feet and climbs to roughly 9,269 feet. It makes a straightforward day for anyone heading into the district, and the trail's natural surface and open use to horses and bikes make it a flexible option for riders and pack animals. The Grand Enchantment Trail and Apache Kid Trail #43 both lie about 0.9 miles away, and Forest 330 Road is about 2 miles off. For a longer outing, Big Rosa is about 3.1 miles away.