Are dogs allowed on Quarai?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Quarai but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Quarai?

No, Quarai does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Quarai?

Quarai is rated easy. It is 0.3 miles long with 30 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Quarai suitable for kids?

Yes, Quarai is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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EasyLoop

New Mexico

Quarai

Mountainair, New Mexico

0.3 mi

Distance

30 ft

Elev. Gain

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

Some roots and rocks affect the path.

From Wikipedia

Quarai, also known historically as Quarai State Monument, is a prehistoric and historic unit of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument located north of Mountainair, New Mexico. A National Historic Landmark District, it encompasses the archaeological remains of prehistoric Native American settlements, historic remains of a pueblo that was abandoned in the 1670s during the Spanish colonial period, the ruins of a 17th-century Spanish mission compound, and 19th-century Spanish ranching artifacts. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and was added to the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in 1980.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,017 ft

Max:2,025 ft

9 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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