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Water Canyon

Name: Water Canyon
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Santa Fe National Forest

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Location: Los Alamos County, New Mexico, United States

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1. Water Canyon Trail loop — Los Alamos

8.56km

02:29

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Apache Spring Trailhead to Water Canyon loop — Bandelier National Monument

18.3km

05:28

550m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

January 8, 2024

Water Canyon is a small canyon just northwest of Bandlier National Monument and southwest of Los Alamos, New Mexico. There is a pleasant hiking trail that goes through it, which is often linked with American Springs Road to make a nice hiking loop through the high desert.

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Elevation 2,380 m

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Monday 27 October

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Location: Los Alamos County, New Mexico, United States

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Water Canyon

1. Water Canyon Trail loop — Los Alamos

2. Apache Spring Trailhead to Water Canyon loop — Bandelier National Monument

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