Park · Manzano Mountain Wilderness, New Mexico

Best hikes in Manzano Mountain Wilderness

The 30 best of 32 trails in Manzano Mountain Wilderness, New Mexico, ranked by route quality.

Trails

32

Easy

2

Moderate

5

Hard

17

Expert

8

By activity

• Hiking · 26
• Horseback riding · 15
• Walking · 1

Common features

• Parking at trailhead
• Restroom at trailhead
• Summit

Top trails

1. Bosque Trail Hard · 4.2 mi (6.7 km) · Elevation Gain 1,345 ft (410 m) · 2 hr
2. Red Canyon Trail Hard · 5 mi (8 km) · Elevation Gain 1,719 ft (524 m) · 2 hr 30 min
3. Comanche Canyon Trail Expert · 13.3 mi (21.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,313 ft (705 m) · 5 hr 30 min
4. Ox Canyon Trail Hard · 7.5 mi (12 km) · Elevation Gain 1,614 ft (492 m) · 3 hr 15 min
5. Cottonwood Trail Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km) · Elevation Gain 794 ft (242 m) · 1 hr 20 min
6. New Canyon Trail Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.3 km) · Elevation Gain 1,004 ft (306 m) · 1 hr 45 min
7. Vigil Trail Hard · 6.5 mi (10.5 km) · Elevation Gain 2,913 ft (888 m) · 3 hr 35 min
8. Monte Largo Trail Expert · 8.6 mi (13.8 km) · Elevation Gain 3,573 ft (1,089 m) · 4 hr 35 min
9. Encino Trail Expert · 8.1 mi (13 km) · Elevation Gain 3,156 ft (962 m) · 4 hr 15 min
10. Bosque Trail Moderate · 4.2 mi (6.7 km) · Elevation Gain 1,345 ft (410 m) · 1 hr 50 min
11. Ox Canyon Trail Hard · 7.5 mi (12 km) · Elevation Gain 1,614 ft (492 m) · 2 hr 50 min
12. Gavilan Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 230 ft (70 m) · 40 min
13. Yellowstone Route Hard · 3.7 mi (6 km) · Elevation Gain 1,854 ft (565 m) · 2 hr 10 min
14. Kayser Mill Trail Hard · 6.4 mi (10.3 km) · Elevation Gain 1,762 ft (537 m) · 3 hr
15. Osha Trail Hard · 7.1 mi (11.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,822 ft (860 m) · 3 hr 45 min
16. Salas Trail Expert · 14.9 mi (24 km) · Elevation Gain 4,482 ft (1,366 m) · 7 hr 5 min
17. Red Canyon Trail Hard · 5 mi (8 km) · Elevation Gain 1,719 ft (524 m) · 2 hr 15 min
18. New Canyon Trail Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.3 km) · Elevation Gain 1,004 ft (306 m) · 1 hr 35 min
19. Ojito Trail Hard · 7.2 mi (11.5 km) · Elevation Gain 2,283 ft (696 m) · 3 hr 30 min
20. Trigo Canyon Trail Expert · 8 mi (12.9 km) · Elevation Gain 2,507 ft (764 m) · 3 hr 50 min
21. Ojito Trail Hard · 7.2 mi (11.5 km) · Elevation Gain 2,283 ft (696 m) · 3 hr 5 min
22. Salas Trail Expert · 14.9 mi (24 km) · Elevation Gain 4,482 ft (1,366 m) · 6 hr 15 min
23. Kayser Mill Trail Hard · 6.4 mi (10.3 km) · Elevation Gain 1,762 ft (537 m) · 2 hr 35 min
24. Fourth of July Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 646 ft (197 m) · 55 min
25. Osha Trail Hard · 7.1 mi (11.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,822 ft (860 m) · 3 hr 20 min
26. Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 35: Manzano Mountain Wilderness Expert · 27 mi (43.5 km) · Elevation Gain 6,302 ft (1,921 m) · 11 hr 55 min
27. Vigil Trail Hard · 6.5 mi (10.5 km) · Elevation Gain 2,913 ft (888 m) · 3 hr 15 min
28. Monte Largo Trail Expert · 8.6 mi (13.9 km) · Elevation Gain 3,566 ft (1,087 m) · 4 hr 5 min
29. Encino Trail Hard · 8.1 mi (13 km) · Elevation Gain 3,156 ft (962 m) · 3 hr 45 min
30. Pine Shadow Trail Hard · 7.8 mi (12.6 km) · Elevation Gain 1,995 ft (608 m) · 3 hr 5 min

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