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Rio Grande Gorge West Rim Trail route map
ModerateOut and Back

Rio Grande Gorge West Rim Trail

Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

3.7 mi

Distance

873 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 21m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Rio Grande Gorge West Rim Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile out-and-back trail located near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. With an elevation gain of 873 feet, the trail offers a moderately challenging hike that features expansive views of the Rio Grande Gorge. The trail follows a dirt path and provides visitors with sweeping vistas and a chance to experience the stunning landscape of the gorge.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainexposed terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,087 ft
Max:2,126 ft
266 ft
266 ft
2,087 ft2,100 ft2,113 ft2,126 ft0.0 mi0.9 mi1.9 mi2.8 mi3.7 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
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.

Best Seasons

Highlights

Rio Grande Gorgescenic views

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page

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