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Gems in Lincoln National Forest - 2

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gem Favorite Mexican Canyon Railroad Trestle is both beautiful and a feat of engineering.

Mexican Canyon Trestle

(2) La Luz, NM
gem Favorite This is all that's left of the old cabin on the Dog Canyon Trail...

Old Cabin

(2) Boles A…, NM

Recommended Routes in Lincoln National Forest - 1

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Favorite White Oak's Canyon
Difficult Difficult

Sitting Bull Falls Loop Trail

9.9 mi 15.9 km 1,782' Up 543.24 m Up 1,785' Down 544.04 m Down

Whites…, NM
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Lincoln National Forest Hiking

  • 159 Miles 256 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 2 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 31 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 7 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Lincoln National Forest - 39

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6.1 mi 9.8 km #1Three Rivers Trail (#44)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Carrizozo, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Carrizozo, NM
6.0 mi 9.6 km #2T5700-Dark Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Alamogordo, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Alamogordo, NM
21.6 mi 34.7 km #3Crest Trail (#25)
Intermediate Intermediate
Carrizozo, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Carrizozo, NM
1.7 mi 2.8 km #4Upper Karr Canyon Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Alamogordo, NM
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Alamogordo, NM
0.2 mi 0.3 km #5Schofield/Taylor Canyon #5007D
Intermediate Intermediate
Alamogordo, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Alamogordo, NM
2.5 mi 4.1 km #6Argentina Canyon Trail (#39)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Carrizozo, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Carrizozo, NM
6.1 mi 9.8 km #7Last Chance Canyon Trail (T.226)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whites City, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whites City, NM
4.7 mi 7.6 km #8Big Bonito Trail #T36
Intermediate Intermediate
Carrizozo, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Carrizozo, NM
3.4 mi 5.5 km #9Sitting Bull Falls Trail (T.68)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whites City, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whites City, NM
1.5 mi 2.4 km #10Little Bonito Trail #T37
Intermediate Intermediate
Carrizozo, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Carrizozo, NM

Photos of Lincoln National Forest - 204

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Grindstone Lake and the Ruidoso Valley just before dawn. Alfred Hale Connector is the perfect spot to watch the sun rise over the mountains.
Mar 23, 2016 near Ruidoso, NM
The trail can be seen coming off the bench section toward the cabin in the canyon.
Jan 8, 2017 near Boles A…, NM
Mexican Canyon Railroad Trestle is both beautiful and a feat of engineering.
Feb 2, 2017 near La Luz, NM
Soaking up the view from the Crest.
Aug 13, 2017 near Carrizozo, NM
Incredible view down into White Sands National Monument!
Oct 31, 2017 near La Luz, NM
White Oak Canyon
Jan 16, 2019 near Whites…, NM
Last Chance Canyon
Jan 17, 2019 near Whites…, NM
Rim Trail (T105)
Feb 15, 2023 near Boles A…, NM
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