New Mexico
Looking for the best chillin in New Mexico? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around New Mexico. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Chillin Spots in and near New Mexico
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728 Billy the Kid Trail, New Mexico
Explore Lincoln State Monument
Went to Lincoln State Monument on Lincoln day. Lots of activities with reanactments and all historic buildings open. Interesting museum and older buildings. Lots of history about Billy the Kid. The drive from Ruidoso to Lincoln is also very scenic. There are places here where you can eat lunch.Read more -
Silver City, New Mexico
Photograph La Capilla at Sunrise
0.25 mi / 100 ft gainIn the last 1800's when Silver City was a booming mining town the quickly growing hispanic population of the Chihuahua Hill neighborhood built a small chapel aka "La Capilla" as a center of community activities including pilgrimages and the Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe. When the statue it c...Read more -
Red River, New Mexico
Sledding in Red River
If you’re looking for an alternative winter activity to indulge your need for gravity sports, you may take the time to rent a sled from Sitzmark’s for $5 and head over to the library to take your chance at reviving your childhood spirit! Heading to the library at the east end of town, you can fin...Read more -
Silver City, New Mexico
Drive the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
93 miDrive the 93-mile Scenic Trail from Silver City to Pinos Altos on Hwy 15 where you can stop to visit the Buckhorn Saloon and old Opera house. From there, drive Hwy 15 through the Gila National forest to the Gila cliff dwellings where you can stop for some hiking. Hwy 15 is very narrow and windin...Read more -
Red River, New Mexico
No Name Point
Not even a mile down Bitter Creek Rd, there’s a right-hand turn that takes you next to this spectacular rock outcropping. There's a little dirt parking area when you come down and around the turn that sits right next to Bitter Creek itself. It’d be a swell place hang out, play around on the roc...Read more -
Fort Stanton, New Mexico
Explore Fort Stanton Historic Site
Get started at the visitor center to get the lay of the land. Then, take your time visiting all the historic buildings that are open to the public. This is a great family stop on a road trip as well as a good place to escape the heat during the summer.Read more -
Church Rock, New Mexico
Explore Kit Carson Cave
0.6 mi / 65 ft gain...When you research hiking gems to explore in New Mexico, this cave most likely won't be one of the first ones to pop up. This amazing landmark, called Kit Carson Cave, is a short drive off the I-40 and is located near the town of Gallup. After a long day of driving, or if you're just looking ...Read more