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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

  • Abiquiu, New Mexico

    Hike to Chimney Rock at Ghost Ranch

    4.5
    3 mi / 600 ft gain
    Start 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...
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  • Gallina, New Mexico

    Matrimonial Point Trail

    2.31 mi / 253 ft gain
    Matrimonial Point Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Abiquiu, New Mexico.
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  • Gallina, New Mexico

    Kitchen Mesa Trail at Ghost Ranch

    3.86 mi / 650 ft gain
    Kitchen Mesa Trail at Ghost Ranch is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near El Rito, New Mexico.
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  • Gallina, New Mexico

    Rim Vista Trail

    5.84 mi / 1302 ft gain
    Rim Vista Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Abiquiu, New Mexico.
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  • Cañones, New Mexico

    Cerro Pedernal

    7.91 mi / 1749 ft gain
    Cerro Pedernal is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Youngsville, New Mexico.
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  • Abiquiu, New Mexico

    Poshuouinge Overlook

    0.87 mi / 236 ft gain
    Poshuouinge Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Medanales, New Mexico.
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  • Gallina, New Mexico

    Continental Divide Trail: Coyote North Segment

    4.8 mi / 787 ft gain
    Continental Divide Trail: Coyote North Segment is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Youngsville, New Mexico.
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  • Canjilon, New Mexico

    Canjilon Lakes and Canijilon Mountain Loop

    8.24 mi / 938 ft gain
    Canjilon Lakes and Canijilon Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Canjilon, New Mexico.
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  • Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

    San Pedro Peaks Loop

    10.84 mi / 1696 ft gain
    San Pedro Peaks Loop is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coyote, New Mexico.
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  • Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

    Barranca Hill via Posi Pueblo Trail

    1.62 mi / 190 ft gain
    Barranca Hill via Posi Pueblo Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.
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  • Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

    Rincon Trail

    3.18 mi / 417 ft gain
    Rincon Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.
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  • Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

    Bosque River Loop

    1.84 mi / 59 ft gain
    Bosque River Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a hot spring located near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.
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  • Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

    Joseph's Mine Trail

    4.11 mi / 446 ft gain
    Joseph's Mine Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.
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  • Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

    Tewa Trail

    2.74 mi / 325 ft gain
    Tewa Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Caliente, New Mexico.
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  • Los Alamos, New Mexico

    Guaje Ridge Trail

    10.9 mi / 2448 ft gain
    Guaje Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Los Alamos, New Mexico.
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  • Jemez Springs, New Mexico

    San Antonio Hot Springs

    4.5
    1.46 mi / 312 ft gain
    These 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...
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