Truth or Consequences
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Walk the Healing Waters Trail
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Walk around the downtown area of Truth or Consequences, NM and enjoy seeing the old saps and historic buildings. Take in local history and enjoy some great local food.See the full map for trail options here.
Caballo Cone (Turtleback Mountain)
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
4.49 mi
/ 1719 ft gain
Caballo Cone (Turtleback Mountain) is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
Paseo del Rio Trail
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
1.03 mi
/ 39 ft gain
Paseo del Rio Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
Walk the Paseo del Rio Trail
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
1 mi
/ 6 ft gain
This is a great scenic walk near the town of Truth or Consequences (which is a unique and fun town to explore). I stopped here to stretch my legs and take my dog on a little walk when we were making a long drive up Interstate 25. However, there is also camping here for $10 a night at a self-pay station for those that want to explore the area or the nearby Elephant Butte Reservoir.
Percha Box
Hillsboro, New Mexico
5.4 mi
/ 689 ft gain
Percha Box is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hillsboro, New Mexico.
Explore the Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway
6 1st Street, New Mexico
65 mi
This scenic highway goes through some nice country side and several old historic towns, some almost ghost towns. Lots of history and interesting places to stop. There are also festivals being held at different times of the year. Caballo Lake is also along the scenic byway .
Vick's Peak and San Mateo Mountain Loop
Magdalena, New Mexico
5.67 mi
/ 3202 ft gain
Vick's Peak and San Mateo Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Monticello, New Mexico.
San Mateo Peak via Apache Kid Trail (#43)
Magdalena, New Mexico
7.62 mi
/ 2838 ft gain
San Mateo Peak via Apache Kid Trail (#43) is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Monticello, New Mexico.
West Blue Mountain via Apache Kid Trail #43
Magdalena, New Mexico
20.78 mi
/ 6398 ft gain
West Blue Mountain via Apache Kid Trail #43 is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Monticello, New Mexico.
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