Take An Easy Loop Trail To Enter Another World At Soledad Canyon In New Mexico
By Monica Spencer|Published March 07, 2020
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Monica Spencer
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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.
Embarking on an adventure doesn’t need to wear you out. New Mexico is home to plenty of tiny adventures disguised as hiking trails that will feel like they have transported you to another world. One such spot is over at the Soledad Canyon Day Use Area near Las Cruces.
Short, sweet, and filled with beautiful views, the Soledad Canyon Day Use Area is located in southern New Mexico.
This trail is easy to navigate and with a slight elevation gain during the first two miles, it feels like an effortless trek through the desert terrain. Plus, while hiking here, you'll be treated to a few surprising finds.
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The trailhead is located just beyond the parking lot and meanders through a small portion of the canyon.
The crumbling remains are all that still stand of a tiny but mighty homestead dating to the early 20th century. The homestead has been abandoned for about a century makes for an interesting detour off the trail.
Continue on for another quarter-mile to a dead-end in the trail and you'll find one of our favorite treats here: a waterfall streaming across the massive boulders and down into a tiny pond.
The area is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can find additional information about the area and the trail by visiting the Bureau of Land Management website or All Trails.
