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4 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in New Mexico for a Spring Hike

Explore four picture-perfect nature trails in New Mexico for a spring hike, featuring wildflowers, scenic views, and unforgettable outdoor escapes.

by Christy Articola
on Apr 18
The beginning of the Embudo Loop Trail in Sandia Foothills Open Space Park in Albuquerque, NM.
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You Can Hike in Two States in One Day on This New Mexico Trail

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jun 16
view of river and mountains in sugarite canyon state park in nm
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Don’t Try This One Hike in New Mexico If You’re Afraid of Heights

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jan 23
panoramic view of a canyon in the mountains of New Mexico on a sunny day
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This Scenic New Mexico Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

by Christy Articola
on Nov 28
Blue skies are open and bright on a winter's day above Middle Fork Lake on the Middle Fork Lake Trail near Taos, New Mexico.
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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in New Mexico—Would You Try It?

by Katie Lawrence
on Nov 8
Traveler standing between steep, curving slot canyon walls with distinct volcanic tuff layers at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, New Mexico.

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This 6-Mile Trail in New Mexico’s Santa Fe National Forest Is Worth the Climb

Explore one of the most scenic New Mexico hiking trails on Atalaya Mountain near Santa Fe, offering forested paths, panoramic views, and rugged desert terrain.

by Katie Lawrence
on Oct 14
Looking over Santa Fe and the surrounding landscape on the Atalaya Mountain Trail in New Mexico.
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You’ll Be Pleasantly Surprised by This Whimsical Trail in New Mexico

You’ll have the time of your life hunting for whimsical artwork and mind-bending rock formations on this adventurous trek in New Mexico.

by Melanie Johnson
on May 8
A lone hiker along a whimsical hiking trail in New Mexico, featuring a massive rock formation with an eye shedding tears painted on it, surrounded by other large rocks and desert shrubs.
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We Did the Research, This Is Officially the Strangest Hiking Trail Name in New Mexico

The Catwalk National Recreation Trail is a hiking trail in New Mexico with a funny name. You won't see any supermodels — just towering canyons and lush greenery.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jun 9
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We Love Our National Parks, but This New Mexico State Park Is Just as Beautiful, Memorable, and Worthwhile

National parks get the spotlight, but Cimarron Canyon State Park is just as beautiful and worth a visit in New Mexico.

by Christy Articola
on Mar 23
The towering rock formations of the Palisades Sill rise above a dense evergreen forest in Cimarron Canyon, New Mexico.
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This Cave Hike Is One of New Mexico’s Most Unique Trails

While there are over 100 trails throughout the Sandia Mountain Wilderness in New Mexico, there's one cave hike you can't miss.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jun 9
a photo of a cave in new mexico surrounding by green trees and a blue sky above