The best hiking trails in Colfax County

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Colfax County, New Mexico. The Monte Verde Lake Loop is the most popular trail. The trails have 987 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, difficult, and extra difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Baldy Mountain Loop via The Goat Trail and French Henry and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Dean Heck Camp via Emergency Use. The longest trail is the Baldy Mountain and Ute Creek and South Ponil Creek at 117.8 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Monte Verde Lake Loop at 1.7 km. Get off line access to Peak, Water, Shelter, and Campsite locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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