Park · Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico

Best hikes in Lincoln National Forest

The 30 best of 246 trails in Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, ranked by route quality.

Trails
246
Easy
94
Moderate
86
Hard
58
Expert
8

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Top trails

  1. Sunspot Trail Easy · 2.8 mi (4.6 km) · Elevation Gain 302 ft (92 m) · 1 hr 5 min
  2. Lower Jerryatrics Trail Moderate · 4.4 mi (7.1 km) · Elevation Gain 489 ft (149 m) · 1 hr 40 min
  3. Fitness Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 105 ft (32 m) · 30 min
  4. North Grindstone Connector Trail Hard · 9.9 mi (15.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,145 ft (349 m) · 3 hr 45 min
  5. Upper Cedar Creek Trail Moderate · 7 mi (11.3 km) · Elevation Gain 545 ft (166 m) · 2 hr 35 min
  6. Perk Canyon Trail Hard · 5.8 mi (9.4 km) · Elevation Gain 1,132 ft (345 m) · 2 hr 25 min
  7. Bridal Veil Falls Trail Moderate · 4.2 mi (6.7 km) · Elevation Gain 325 ft (99 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  8. Cloud-Climbing Trestle Trail Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km) · Elevation Gain 381 ft (116 m) · 1 hr
  9. Mine Ridge Trail Moderate · 3.8 mi (6.1 km) · Elevation Gain 518 ft (158 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  10. Lookout Mountain Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 525 ft (160 m) · 45 min
  11. Old Grindstone Mesa Trail Hard · 5.7 mi (9.2 km) · Elevation Gain 1,280 ft (390 m) · 2 hr 30 min
  12. North Base Trail Hard · 9.7 mi (15.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,713 ft (522 m) · 4 hr
  13. Grindstone Canyon Loop Moderate · 6.7 mi (10.7 km) · Elevation Gain 748 ft (228 m) · 2 hr 30 min
  14. Grindstone Lake Trail Moderate · 4.2 mi (6.7 km) · Elevation Gain 394 ft (120 m) · 1 hr 35 min
  15. Lower Cedar Creek Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 144 ft (44 m) · 35 min
  16. Grand View Trail (130) Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km) · Elevation Gain 285 ft (87 m) · 55 min
  17. Corral Canyon Trail Moderate · 2.5 mi (4 km) · Elevation Gain 830 ft (253 m) · 1 hr 15 min
  18. Downhill Bike Trail Easy · 2.7 mi (4.4 km) · Elevation Gain 374 ft (114 m) · 35 min
  19. South Cedar Creek Trail Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km) · Elevation Gain 873 ft (266 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  20. Old Grindstone Mesa Loop Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 39 ft (12 m) · 30 min
  21. Gobbler Knob Trail Moderate · 5.5 mi (8.9 km) · Elevation Gain 666 ft (203 m) · 2 hr 5 min
  22. Last Chance Canyon Trail Expert · 12.1 mi (19.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,765 ft (538 m) · 4 hr 50 min
  23. Goat Spring Trail Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km) · Elevation Gain 676 ft (206 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  24. Grindstone Mesa Loop Easy · 3.3 mi (5.3 km) · Elevation Gain 148 ft (45 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  25. Upper Jerryatrics Trail Moderate · 4.8 mi (7.7 km) · Elevation Gain 443 ft (135 m) · 1 hr 45 min
  26. Grindstone Ridge Trail Moderate · 6.5 mi (10.5 km) · Elevation Gain 699 ft (213 m) · 2 hr 5 min
  27. Perk Canyon Trail Moderate · 5.8 mi (9.4 km) · Elevation Gain 1,132 ft (345 m) · 2 hr 10 min
  28. Upper Cedar Creek Trail Moderate · 7 mi (11.3 km) · Elevation Gain 545 ft (166 m) · 1 hr 15 min
  29. Dog Canyon Trail Expert · 10.4 mi (16.8 km) · Elevation Gain 3,494 ft (1,065 m) · 5 hr 10 min
  30. Lower Cedar Creek Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 144 ft (44 m) · 20 min

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