Clear Water
1.5 mi
Distance
197 ft
Elev. Gain
36m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Clear Water is a point-to-point trail in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 1.5 miles long and gains 197 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Nogal, New Mexico, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,721 ft |
| High point | 0.9 mi | 2,782 ft |
| End | 1.5 mi | 2,740 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Nogal, NM · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Lincoln County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail


Westlake Campground
5.2 mi awayNogal, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Lincoln National Forest South Fork Campground
5.2 mi awayRuidoso, NM
National Forest
Three Rivers Campground
6.2 mi awayLincoln National Forest
Mescalero, NM
Reservable
Monjeau Peak
6.9 mi awayAlto, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Monjeau Campground
6.9 mi awayAlto, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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