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Southeastern New Mexico

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Gems in Southeastern New Mexico - 2

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gem Favorite The Whale: Rock formation in Carlsbad Caverns on the way to the Big Room.

Carlsbad Cavern

(27) Whites…, NM
gem Favorite Slaughter Canyon Cave. Photo Courtesy of the NPS (Pam Cox)

Slaughter Canyon Cave Tour

(3) Whites…, NM

Recommended Routes in Southeastern New Mexico - 3

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Favorite Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Caverns.... 750 feet under ground
Easy Easy

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail

0.8 mi 1.3 km 66' Up 20.08 m Up 66' Down 20.08 m Down

Whites…, NM
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Favorite Some wildlife along the trail
Easy Easy

Bitter Lake Wildlife Viewing Trail

7.2 mi 11.6 km 47' Up 14.46 m Up 48' Down 14.49 m Down

Roswell, NM
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Favorite Vinegaroon (whip scorpion) outside my tent.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Rattlesnake Canyon Loop

6.1 mi 9.9 km 676' Up 205.99 m Up 668' Down 203.52 m Down

Whites…, NM
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Southeastern New Mexico Hiking

  • 54 Miles 87 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 4 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 10 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Southeastern New Mexico - 11

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0.4 mi 0.6 km #1Slaughter Canyon Cave Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whites City, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whites City, NM
21.7 mi 34.9 km #2Guadalupe Ridge Trail (GRT): Carlsbad Segment
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
7.9 mi 12.6 km #3Yucca Canyon Trail T225
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
3.6 mi 5.8 km #4Old Guano Road Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
2.9 mi 4.7 km #5Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
8.2 mi 13.2 km #6La Cueva Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Carlsbad, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Carlsbad, NM
5.4 mi 8.6 km #7North Slaughter Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
2.1 mi 3.4 km #8Upper Rattlesnake Canyon
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Whites City, NM
0.8 mi 1.3 km #9Cottonwood Springs Dam Trail
Easy Easy
Whites City, NM
Easy Easy
Whites City, NM
1.1 mi 1.7 km #10Juniper Ridge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whites City, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whites City, NM

Photos of Southeastern New Mexico - 103

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A texas horned lizard, camouflaged against the desert rocks, sits along the side of the trail. Be careful where you step, as lizards and snakes can be found throughout the day.
Apr 17, 2017 near Whites…, NM
Hall of White Giants.
Apr 3, 2018 near Whites…, NM
The Whale: Rock formation in Carlsbad Caverns on the way to the Big Room.
Apr 3, 2018 near Whites…, NM
Panorama of McKittrick Canyon, viewed from west of Wilderness Ridge Backcountry Camp. My new favorite spot at GUMO.
Sep 17, 2018 near Pine Sp…, TX
Off trail, admiring the view of McKittrick Canyon after the rain
Sep 17, 2018 near Pine Sp…, TX
Last Chance Canyon
Jan 17, 2019 near Whites…, NM
Sunset at Wilderness Camp
Dec 28, 2020 near Pine Sp…, TX
El Capitan with storm clouds Guadeloupe Mountains NP
May 17, 2021 near Whites…, NM
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