Backpacker Magazine: New Mexico: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Albuquerque: Embudito Trail to South Sandia Peak

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Dayhike 5 to 15 miles through the golden hills above the city. The longer haul leads to a peak with fine views of the Sandias.

Bandelier National Monument: Capulin Canyon

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Dip into river-cut canyons and explore the homeland of the Ancestral Pueblo on this 19.8-mile trip in New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument.

Wheeler Peak Wilderness: Wheeler Peak Loop

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Connect alpine lakes and tag three summits on this wildflower- and wildlife-packed loop.

Albuquerque, NM: North Crest Trail to Ojo del Orno Canyon

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Winding past steep canyon walls and ancient fossil beds, this 6.6-mile out-and-back in the Sandia Mountains rewards with an overlook across the Rio Puerco Valley.

Albuquerque: Pino Trail

BACKPACKER Review
This 11.2-mile trek runs through a sweet high-desert canyon, connecting stark cactus country and pretty fir highlands. Pack extra water for this dry hike.

Continental Divide Trail: Mexico Border to Hachita, New Mexico

BACKPACKER Review
Cruise the desert on this 50.5-mile leg of the Continental Divide Trail through the Chihuahua Desert in the Bootheel region of New Mexico.

Bandelier National Monument: Capulin Canyon

Dip into river-cut canyons and explore the homeland of the Ancestral Pueblo on this 19.8-mile trip in New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument.

Pecos Valley New Mexico

Hiking the Santa Fe, NM: Rito Del Padre-Chimayosos Loop

Plan to head out early in the morning of Oct 17th. This will be my 3rd attempt on the mountain, the other two have been thwarted by weather during May of the past couple years. This will be my first solo attempt.

Continental Divide Trail: Mexico Border to Hachita, New Mexico

Cruise the desert on this 50.5-mile leg of the Continental Divide Trail through the Chihuahua Desert in the Bootheel region of New Mexico.

Chaco Canyon Pueblo Alto

Pueblo Alto trail and loop in Chaco Culture NHP (Chaco Canyon) from the Pueblo Bonito parking lot past Wetherhill Cemetery.

Pecos Valley New Mexico

Hiking the Santa Fe, NM: Rito Del Padre-Chimayosos Loop

Rip & Go: Wheeler Peak Loop - Wheeler Peak Wilderness, NM

BACKPACKER Review
Connect alpine lakes and tag three summits on this wildflower- and wildlife-packed loop.

Your Daily Tread: Local Hikes Across the U.S.

BACKPACKER Review
What's better than hiking every weekend? Hiking every day. Here are the best big-city escapes from New York to Los Angeles. Plus: Bill Donahue explores the remote reaches of Portland's Forest Park and discovers secrets even locals don't know.

Free Maps! Our Contributors Favorite Local Hikes

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Online or via your cellphone these trips are ready to be downloaded and explored.

Vote on America's Best Trail

BACKPACKER Review
For our 2010 Readers' Choice issue we want to know your favorite trail in America.

Natural Wonders: Ice Caves, Bison, and Huckleberries

BACKPACKER Review
Three treks to life-list phenomena

Weekend Planner: Quick Escapes

BACKPACKER Review
Get big views and rack up long miles with these close-to-home adventures.

The CDT Project

BACKPACKER Slideshow
209 BACKPACKER readers were dispatched to GPS map the CDT & they sent along some amazing photographs.

The CDT Project: Wildlife

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Big and small, the Backpacker teams spotted a variety of wildlife along the CDT

The CDT Project: Team 43

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Team 43 treks through Montana and Idaho for Backpacker's CDT Project

The CDT Project: Amazing Views

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Join the Backpacker CDT Project along this picturesque trail

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