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Top 10 Hiking Trails in New Mexico: our selection

Ten ideas. Reasons to pick each one.

Compare 10 hiking ideas in New Mexico: their region, the duration and the level, then open the trail page for the details.

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How to pick the best hiking trails for you?

Three guideposts to compare the ideas in this selection.

The experience

Outings with a good mix of moods and challenges in New Mexico.

The scenery

Panoramas, forests and remarkable natural settings.

Who it suits

Outings for different levels and moods, from a serious challenge to an easy stroll.

Our 10 hikes in New Mexico

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  1. Tesuque Peak, New Mexico

    North Central New Mexico

    2 hr Moderate

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    Tesuque Peak, New Mexico trail - hiking in North Central New Mexico

  2. Lake Peak, New Mexico

    North Central New Mexico

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    Lake Peak, New Mexico trail - hiking in North Central New Mexico

  3. Venado Peak, New Mexico

    North Central New Mexico

    1 hr 45 min Moderate

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    Venado Peak, New Mexico trail - hiking in North Central New Mexico
  1. Truchas Peak, New Mexico trail - hiking in North Central New Mexico

    Truchas Peak, New Mexico

    North Central New Mexico

    1 hr 10 min Easy

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  2. Santa Fe Baldy

    North Central New Mexico

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  3. Gallina Mountain

    Central New Mexico

    50 min Moderate

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  4. Big Hatchet Peak trail - hiking in Southwest New Mexico

    Big Hatchet Peak

    Southwest New Mexico

    1 hr 10 min Moderate

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  5. Mosca Peak

    Central New Mexico

    5 hr 45 min Hard

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  6. Sitting Bull Falls & The Ridge Road Sitting Bull Falls to Guadalupe Ridge

    Southeast New Mexico

    2 hr 10 min Moderate

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  7. Old Santa Fe Trail

    North Central New Mexico

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How to choose yours?

Big Hatchet Peak trail - hiking in Southwest New Mexico

By season

Fall colours, snowy summits, spring flowers: every season offers a different experience.

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Before you book your day

Access, booking, dogs and weather: check the trail page and the site manager.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a hike suits my level?

Each trail page gives the level (easy, moderate or hard) and, when it is known, the duration. Compare them with your experience, then add time for breaks and the way back.

Do some trails in New Mexico require a booking?

It depends on the site. Some trails are in parks that charge an access fee or require a booking: the trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.

Can I bring my dog?

The trail page says whether dogs are allowed, when the information is known. Always check the site's rules, especially about leashes.

Good ideas, ready to go.

Free guide: 25 hikes under 2 hours from Montreal

Distance, elevation, parking and season for each one. The ones we go back to ourselves.

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