FS 55 Tajique Canyon

Total Miles
7.5

Elevation

2,461.43 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This route is rocky in some areas and has other areas with deep ruts and slick, sticky mud with any type of moisture. It travels through private property before entering the Carson Forest. The route gradually climbs out of Diablo Canyon and levels out with gorgeous views of the Manzano Mountains.

Photos of FS 55 Tajique Canyon

FS 55 Tajique Canyon
FS 55 Tajique Canyon

Difficulty

This route is rocky in some areas and has 2-foot-deep ruts in other places.

History

At the head of Tajique Canyon is the largest stand of Rocky Mountain large tooth maples in New Mexico. The fall colors are spectacular.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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