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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in New Mexico
New Mexico has 33 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 12 cities and towns — Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Gallup and 8 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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A Park Above
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,527 reviews
Green space with ample playground equipment, plus a splash pad, wheelchair swings & covered tables.
Dripping Springs Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,592 reviews
Hiking trails through rock spires & scrub to 1800s resort buildings & a granite-wall spring.
Embudito Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 784 reviews
Scenic hike leading to sweeping city views and a variety of terrain.
Rinconada Canyon Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 533 reviews
Easy loop trail for viewing ancient rock drawings.
Frenchy's Field/Santa Fe River Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 518 reviews
Labyrinth and meadow featuring walking trails, dog-walking opportunities and a river trail.
Petroglyph National Monument, Piedras Marcadas Canyon Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Soledad Canyon Day Use Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
Mountainous, pet-friendly destination offering various hiking trails, some with waterfall views.
Michael Emery Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Popular with hikers & mountain bikers, this trail offers rugged scenery, shrubs & diverse wildlife.
Willow Creek Trailhead and Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
Kid-friendly open-space area featuring wooded areas, trails and spots for dog walkers.
Diablo Canyon Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
A park and canyon featuring hiking, rock climbing, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Piedra Lisa Canyon Loop Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Rocky area featuring multiple trails of varying difficulty levels.
Dale Ball Trails - Sierra del Norte Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Easy and moderate trails (some gently inclined) through pine forests and rocky parts of the hills, with views over Santa Fe.
Arroyo Hondo Open Space Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Casual trails and loop options with signage, cactus and views of the mountains.
Tingley Drive Southern Bosque Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Hiking area along the Rio Grande with a paved trail, picnic tables, and kid-friendly walks.
Chamisa Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly and other trails with varying difficulty levels.
Pine Tree Loop Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Hiking area with scenic views, varying difficulty levels, and a primitive campsite.
Cerro Gordo Trailhead (Dale Ball Trails)
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Hiking area with a variety of trails, from easy to more challenging, and scenic views.
Brantley Lake Loop Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 95 reviews
Campground offering trails, as well as views of and access to the lake.
Dorothy Stewart Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Easy to moderate hiking area featuring several trails with city and valley views.
Mountain Bike Trailhead aka Kensie Trail at 5400 Colibri Place is a 6.8 mile loop. Can walk or bike on trail.
4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
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