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. Water Canyon Trail loop — Los Alamos

8.56km

02:29

220m

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

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Moderate

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

18.3km

05:28

550m

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

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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. Water Canyon Trail loop — Los Alamos

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

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