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

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: Hamilton Mesa Trail

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This 11.2-mile, high-country dayhike crisscrosses rolling mountain meadows with stellar views of the tallest peaks in the Pecos Wilderness.

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: Gila Loop

BACKPACKER Review
Lush river canyons meet high desert mesas on this 23.7-mile, 3-day loop in the Gila Wilderness.

Santa Fe, NM: Lake Katherine to Spirit Lake

BACKPACKER Review
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.

Los Alamos, NM: Mitchell Trail

BACKPACKER Review
Climb the steep, fire-scarred hillsides of Santa Fe National Forest on the 2.4-mile Mitchell Trail for a rewarding view of Los Alamos and the far-off Pecos Wilderness.

Albuquerque:Ojito Wilderness

A spring getaway into the a little used area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Capulin Volcano

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.

Weekend Planner: Quick Escapes

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

Natural Wonders: Ice Caves, Bison, and Huckleberries

BACKPACKER Review
Three treks to life-list phenomena

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

BACKPACKER Video
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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