Goat Canyon
2.5 mi
Distance
2,595 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 8m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Goat Canyon unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,040 ft |
| End | 2.5 mi | 2,836 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.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ruidoso, NM · about 11 mi away
- County:
- Lincoln County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
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Three Rivers Campground
1.5 mi awayLincoln National Forest
Mescalero, NM
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Lincoln National Forest South Fork Campground
7.6 mi awayRuidoso, NM
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Westlake Campground
7.9 mi awayNogal, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Monjeau Peak
8.5 mi awayAlto, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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