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The beautiful San Lorenzo Canyon Recreation Area, northwest of Socorro, is a fantastic spot, with sandstone cliffs, natural arches, and unique hoodoos, with several hiking trails, perfect for taking some memorable photos and exploring the slot canyons. Primitive camping is allowed throughout the area, with dispersed sites hidden away in quiet corners of the canyon. There are no facilities or water sources, so be prepared if you're planning to you pitch your tent under the stars here. This remote setting provides a peaceful atmosphere, breathtaking views, and a true off-the-grid experience.

Truly a beautiful place.

The Big Arsenic Springs Trail is a popular out-and-back trail located in the Wild Rivers Recreation Area of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. This trail starts at the rim of the mesa above the river, and drops quickly, descending about 600 feet down rocky, steep switchbacks to the Rio Grande. This 1.5 mile trail offers truly stunning views down the gorge as you hike. As you draw closer to the end of the trail keep an eye out for some ancient petroglyphs carved on the rocks above you. You can also link this trail with the River Trail if you wish to extend your hike.

The stone walls on either side get higher and higher as you hike further into the slot canyon. The path is narrow but never difficult to squeeze through, most of it is at least 4-5 feet wide.

This spot, just a short distance from the main parking area and overlook, is a great place to take in the striking views of the Rio Grande Gorge and bridge away from some of the crowds closer to the parking area. This is an amazing spot to snap a few photos before continuing down the West Rim Trail.

A paved pathway leads to a viewing platform at the northern tip, providing stunning vistas of the Rio Grande River and the picturesque White Rock Canyon. The river gracefully winds its way through the canyon, creating a stunning contrast against the rugged terrain.

From this point, look over the Lybrook Badlands to the southwest. To get here, follow the trail that goes through the sandy Blanco Wash. Vehicles take this road, but it's not a popular spot, and vehicles could get stuck in the sand, so it's best to run to this viewpoint from the dirt road off Highway 550.

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is on public BLM land (Bureau of Land Management), and before arriving, visitors should check to see if the area is open at blm.gov/visit/kktr This area has impressive geological features, including cone-shaped tent rock formations. This area is open to foot traffic only, and the elevation of the area ranges from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet above sea level.