Potato Canyon
5.6 mi
Distance
259 ft
Elev. Gain
2h
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Potato Canyon is a point-to-point trail in Cibola National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Socorro County, New Mexico. It is 5.6 miles long and gains 259 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Magdalena, New Mexico, about 20 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,981 ft |
| End | 5.7 mi | 2,071 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
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Magdalena, NM · about 20 mi away
- County:
- Socorro County, NM
- Jurisdiction:
- Cibola National Forest · United States Forest Service
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