San Miguel County, New Mexico
91 hiking trails · 33parks & campgrounds · 9 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in San Miguel County, New Mexico
San Miguel County is home to 91 mapped hiking trails and 33 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 9 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in San Miguel County
Up to 124 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in San Miguel County
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Sample Parks in San Miguel County
Sample Trails in San Miguel County
Hiking guides for New Mexico
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for San Miguel County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in New Mexico, Ranked
New Mexico's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuNew Mexico's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten New Mexico trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New Mexico
Ten gentle, well-marked New Mexico trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New Mexico
New Mexico's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in New Mexico
Federal parks and recreation areas in New Mexico ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in New Mexico: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
New Mexico's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.