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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1. American Springs and Water Canyon Loop

8.56km

02:29

220m

Hike the moderate American Springs and Water Canyon Loop in Los Alamos, New Mexico, offering 5.3 miles of forested trails and scenic views.

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2. Apache Spring Trail Loop

18.3km

05:28

550m

Hike the difficult 11.3-mile Apache Spring Trail Loop in Bandelier National Monument, featuring rugged terrain and expansive views.

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Elevation 2,380 m

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Location: Los Alamos County, New Mexico, United States

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Water Canyon

1. American Springs and Water Canyon Loop

2. Apache Spring Trail Loop

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