UFO Crash Site
Short hike to a UFO crash site!
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 920 m
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 18 m
Hiking in New Mexico
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Hiking Routes in New Mexico
Alien Run: Short Loop
Hike the most scenic of the Alien Run trails.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 134 m
- Descent
- 134 m
Picacho Peak
An achievable peak hike from the outskirts of Santa Fe.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 375 m
- Descent
- 374 m
Nambe Lake
The most popular alpine lake hike in Santa Fe.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 609 m
- Descent
- 609 m
Venado Peak
Hike to the top of the third-tallest mountain in New Mexico.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Truchas Peak: Southern Approach
A lengthy hike to the second-tallest peak in New Mexico.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Gold Hill
A beautiful above-alpine peak in the Sangres.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Lobo Peak via Yerba Canyon
A non-technical but steep climb to Lobo Peak
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Wheeler Peak via Williams Lake
The most direct route to New Mexico's 13,161-foot high point.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 908 m
- Descent
- 908 m
Overlook Trail
Enjoy stunning views of the Rio Grande Gorge!
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 28 m
- Descent
- 27 m
Williams Lake
The most popular trail in Taos Ski Valley—but for good reason!
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 313 m
- Descent
- 313 m
Gavilan Trail
Steep climb to beautiful views of the Sangres.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Descent
- 690 m
La Vista Verde
An easy hike to stunning views of the Rio Grande.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 65 m
- Descent
- 65 m
Devisadero Peak Loop
A scenic, accessible peak climb close to Taos
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 422 m
- Descent
- 422 m
CDT: Martinez Canyon (US-84) to Cumbres Pass (CO-17)
The northernmost section of the CDT in New Mexico as it crosses over some of the state's highest peaks.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 150 km
- Ascent
- 3.6 km
- Descent
- 2.7 km
CDT: Cuba to Martinez Canyon (US-84)
Two long wilderness traverses through vast meadows, deep canyons, and stands of spruce and pine.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 94 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km