Horse Canyon Trail
Lincoln National Forest, Eddy County, NM
Out-and-back trail in Lincoln National Forest, Eddy County, NM. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 715 ft (218 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 5,879 ft (1,792 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Horse Canyon Trail
How long is Horse Canyon Trail?
Horse Canyon Trail is 2 mi (3.2 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 715 ft (218 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,879 ft (1,792 m).
How hard is Horse Canyon Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Horse Canyon Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Horse Canyon Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Horse Canyon Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Cave Canyon Trail Lincoln National Forest · Hard · 5.3 mi (8.5 km)
- Horse Spring Spur Trail Lincoln National Forest · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Munson Trail Lincoln National Forest · Hard · 5.1 mi (8.2 km)
- Telephone Ridge Trail Lincoln National Forest · Moderate · 4.7 mi (7.6 km)
- Juniper Wells Trail Lincoln National Forest · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Pack Trail Lincoln National Forest · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Ussery Trail Guadalupe Escarpment Wilderness Study Area · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
More hikes in Lincoln National Forest
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