Thorium Canyon
1.8 mi
Distance
1,276 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 14m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Thorium Canyon is a point-to-point trail in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 1,276 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Capitan, New Mexico, about 7 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 | 2,116 ft |
| End | 1.8 mi | 2,510 ft |
Trail Details
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:
- Capitan, 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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Campgrounds near this trail
Rob Jaggers Camping Area
6.4 mi awayFort Stanton - Snowy River National Conservation Area
Capitan, NM
Rob Jagger Campground
6.5 mi awayFort Stanton - Snowy River National Conservation Area
Capitan, NM
Check official pricing55 sitesReservable TentRV Good Coverage
Fort Stanton Cave Campground
6.7 mi awayFort Stanton - Snowy River National Conservation Area
Lincoln, NM
Mama Bear RV Park
7.1 mi awayCapitan, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
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