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35.84, -106.37 · rel 16339712
35.84, -106.37 · rel 16339712
Water Canyon Trail
A 3,6 km loop walk through lakes in New Mexico.
Loop walk
start = finish · New Mexico
3,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
Armstead Spring
Water ·
on the route
3,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Water Canyon Trail is 3.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Water Canyon Trail takes approximately 54 min to complete.
Yes, Water Canyon Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Water Canyon Trail starts near coordinates 35.8375, -106.3599.
Water Canyon Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Water Canyon Trail is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.