State Guide

Explore New Mexico Outdoors

New Mexico offers 2264 trails, 296 parks, and 1179 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 824 easy, 502 moderate, 365 difficult, and 222 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 1,144 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 30243 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, and Carson National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: CDT - New Mexico Section, Old Spanish Trail - Northern Route - El Vado to Carracas, and Continental Divide Trail.