Hike To A Remote Forest Gorge On The Deer Creek Canyon Trail, A Secluded New Mexico Adventure
The weather has been feeling quite mild recently and for many New Mexicans, that means now is the perfect reason to get out of the house for a hike. The sun is shining, the weather feels pleasantly warm, and the air smells fresh with pine trees.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life. While we continue to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, please take proper precautions or add them to your bucket list to see at a later date. If you know of a local business that could use some extra support during these times, please nominate them here: onlyinyourstate.com/nominate
How does a short hike through a forested canyon sound to you?
From the highway, turn onto exit 297 and make a u-turn to drive westbound for 1.5 miles. A small dirt parking area sits just off the highway. The trailhead starts on the east side of the parking area just beyond a wooden sign.
Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
Love New Mexico?
Thank you! You'll receive your first newsletter soon!
