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Black Canyon Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Southwestern New Mexico
  4. …Socorro
  5. Enterprise/Box Trail System
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“A rugged trail through scenic Black Canyon. ”

Rob Selina
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KM

Point to Point

5,695' 1,736 m

High

5,366' 1,635 m

Low

329' 100 m

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Avg Grade (3°)

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Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Geological Significance · Historical Significance · Views · Wildlife

Need to Know

There are multiple bouldering problems along the route, easily identified by the chalk on the holds. Look for sport climbers on the cliffs to the north.

Description

Black Canyon trail is primarily used as an access trail by climbers to sport routes and bouldering problems. The western half is rocky and rugged, while the eastern segment follows the arroyo in the canyon bottom.

Flora & Fauna

Opportunities to see deer and big horn sheep.

Contacts

Local Club: New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors

Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Socorro Field Office

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in New Mexico

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