The Best Hiking in Rio Arriba County
Looking for the best hiking in Rio Arriba County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Rio Arriba County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Rio Arriba County
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Abiquiu, New Mexico
Hike to Chimney Rock at Ghost Ranch
4.53 mi / 600 ft gainStart your adventure by checking in at the Ghost Ranch Visitor Center, then find the trailhead just behind the building. You'll quickly drop down through an arroyo and then walk through a gate. The trail begins to climb briefly then flattens out with beautiful views across to Pedernal and the Pie...Read more -
Gallina, New Mexico
Matrimonial Point Trail
2.31 mi / 253 ft gainMatrimonial Point Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Abiquiu, New Mexico.Read more -
Gallina, New Mexico
Kitchen Mesa Trail at Ghost Ranch
3.86 mi / 650 ft gainKitchen Mesa Trail at Ghost Ranch is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near El Rito, New Mexico.Read more -
Gallina, New Mexico
Rim Vista Trail
5.84 mi / 1302 ft gainRim Vista Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Abiquiu, New Mexico.Read more -
Cañones, New Mexico
Cerro Pedernal
7.91 mi / 1749 ft gainCerro Pedernal is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Youngsville, New Mexico.Read more -
Abiquiu, New Mexico
Poshuouinge Overlook
0.87 mi / 236 ft gainPoshuouinge Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Medanales, New Mexico.Read more -
Gallina, New Mexico
Continental Divide Trail: Coyote North Segment
4.8 mi / 787 ft gainContinental Divide Trail: Coyote North Segment is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Youngsville, New Mexico.Read more -
Canjilon, New Mexico
Canjilon Lakes and Canijilon Mountain Loop
8.24 mi / 938 ft gainCanjilon Lakes and Canijilon Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Canjilon, New Mexico.Read more -
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
San Pedro Peaks Loop
10.84 mi / 1696 ft gainSan Pedro Peaks Loop is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coyote, New Mexico.Read more -
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Barranca Hill via Posi Pueblo Trail
1.62 mi / 190 ft gainBarranca Hill via Posi Pueblo Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.Read more -
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Rincon Trail
3.18 mi / 417 ft gainRincon Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.Read more -
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Bosque River Loop
1.84 mi / 59 ft gainBosque River Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a hot spring located near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.Read more -
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Joseph's Mine Trail
4.11 mi / 446 ft gainJoseph's Mine Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.Read more -
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Tewa Trail
2.74 mi / 325 ft gainTewa Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Caliente, New Mexico.Read more -
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Guaje Ridge Trail
10.9 mi / 2448 ft gainGuaje Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Los Alamos, New Mexico.Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
San Antonio Hot Springs
4.51.46 mi / 312 ft gainThese hot springs are a short hike from the parking area along the top of Forest Service Road 376. I've added additional details below in the event that the road is closed due to seasonality or you prefer to stretch your legs for a significantly longer, yet scenic hike. The GPX track is displayin...Read more