Vadito, New Mexico 87579
Official WebsiteAmole Canyon Trail is 4.5 miles long and offers views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Rio Grande Gorge, and the Taos Plateau. The trail is moderately difficult and has an elevation gain of about 900 feet. The trailhead is located at the end of FR-437, about 10 miles south of Taos. The trail is open year-round but may be snowy or muddy in winter and spring. Amole Canyon
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Carson National Forest is in northern New Mexico. It covers an area of 1.5 million acres and has a diverse landscape that ranges from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. The forest is home to many wildlife species, including the endangered Mexican Spotted Owl and the New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse. The forest offers many recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and bird watchng. The forest also has cultural and historical significance, as it contains prehistoric ruins, ice caves, lava flows, and ancestral lands of several Native American tribes.
The Hiking Project website has a description and map of a hike at Amole Canyon.
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Content from Carson National Forest Official Website
Last updated November 1, 2023