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This Difficult Hiking Trail In New Mexico Will Take You To Old Ruins, A Mine, And Majestic Views

By Courtnie Erickson | Published July 29, 2021

Calling all experienced hikers in New Mexico! Are you ready for a challenge? In the Organ Mountains is a hiking trail that you will want to place near the top of your bucket list — Rabbit Ears Plateau. This is easily one of the most difficult hiking trails in New Mexico but the journey is well worth the challenge.

Rabbit Ears Plateau is a 6.1-mile out-and-back trail in the Organ Mountains. Make sure you begin this journey well-prepared to ensure an enjoyable and safe climb.

The beginning of the trail is not too difficult and you’ll hike up to an old mineshaft.

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Make sure to check out the ruins in this area as well. The old house is fun to explore.

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You’ll come to some rocky terrain. This is where the real challenge begins. You’ll get to climb over some pretty incredible landscape and the views around you are absolutely gorgeous. Take your time and don't go too fast on this portion of the trail.

While climbing over the rocky terrain is fun and unique, make sure you are prepared with the right gear to explore this area of the trail.

As you continue your climb, prepare yourself mentally and physically. Parts of this trail are steep — very steep.

However, once you reach the top, you’ll be mesmerized by the views.

Sit back and take a look around. You did it.

Click here to access a map of this hiking trail in New Mexico.

Have you ever climbed the Rabbit Ears Plateau trail in New Mexico? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments.

If you are searching for another difficult hiking trail in New Mexico, check out the Gold Hill Trail.

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