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

Santa Fe: Santa Fe Baldy

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Knock off two Santa Fe must-dos--Lake Katherine, the most beautiful lake in NM, and illustrious Santa Fe Baldyâin one long day on this strenuous 15.4-mile out-and-back.

Continental Divide Trail: Mexico Border to Hachita, New Mexico

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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.

Santa Fe, NM: Lake Katherine to Spirit Lake

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Introducing the Pecos: this 15.5-miler, cruises classic trails in the Sangre De Cristo range for a peek at 12,000-foot peaks, alpine lakes, and an intro to the 223,667-acre wilderness in Santa Feâs backyard.

Albuquerque, NM: Spence Hot Springs

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Pack a suit and soak in the soothing waters of Spence Hot Springs on this easy, 1-mile out-and-back in the secluded Jemez Valley.

Santa Fe: Caballo Mountain

BACKPACKER Review
Trek 14.4 miles on less-traveled trails to a 10,000-foot summit over the Valles Caldera, a giant volcanic bowl in the shadow of the Jemez Mountains.

Santa Fe, NM: Gavilan Trail

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A lung-burning 2,000-foot gain in 2.5 miles rewards with sweet ridgeline views of the Taos Mountains and Wheeler Peak. This dayhike runs 6.6 miles round-trip.

Albuquerque, NM: Hawk Watch Trail

Wind past parched arroyo and panoramic views on this 3.2-mile out-and-back that leads to a seasonal bird-watching Mecca in Albuquerqueâs Sandia Mountains.

Santa Fe, NM: Stewart Lake

Wind through wildflowers and climb more than 2,000 feet on this 12-mile out-and-back in the Pecos Wilderness that visits an alpine lake below Santa Fe Baldy.

Pecos Wilderness Traverse

Got a week? Step into the Pecos Wilderness and experience New Mexico ’s most popular wilderness area. This challenging traverse will test both your physical and navigational skills as you hike amongst the marmot and pika while enjoying breathtaking views.

Albuquerque, NM: Coyote Trail Loop

A twist on a local favorite, this 8.7-mile loop to the top of the Coyote Trail takes a non-traditional approach to doubletrack, singletrack and a challenging rocky climb.

Gila Granite Peak Hike

A 3-day, 2-night, 33ish miles out-and-back hike to Granite Peak in the Gila Wilderness Area 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.

Three Trips to Natural Wonders

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Discover the world's oldest tree, America's biggest cavern, and Florida's largest herd of wild horses on these three treks.

Adventure Weekends: Luxury Hiking and Camping

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We've got a selection of cozy shelters and trail-side restaurants from Washington to Maine. Check out these hikes in the Rockies, the Northeast, and the Northwest.

Ridge Runner

BACKPACKER Review
Undeterred by injuries that would cripple most men, a Colorado hiker nears the halfway point in a pioneering attempt to thru-hike the true crest of the Continental Divide. In this extended online interview, Dunmire talks about his gear essentials, near misses, and the challenges that lay ahead as he continues to trace North America's spine.

Top 3 Night Hikes

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These dark-sky treks serve up perfect viewing spots for autumn's intergalactic bling in North Carolina, New Mexico, and California

Walking Bataan: The Hardest Miles

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Survivors of the Bataan death march overcame one of history's most grueling walks. What kept them on their feet? and could you do the same? every year, more than 4,000 people hike through the New Mexico desert to find out.

Top 3 White Mountain Treks

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No, not the famously wind-whipped peaks in New Hampshire. Explore some of the country's lesser-known Whites with these accessible spring summits in Arizona, New Mexico, and Alaska.

The CDT Project

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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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