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From wildflowers in the spring and summer, to colorful leaves in the fall and icicles and snowdrifts in the winter, this short hike offers some stunning views throughout the entire year. From NM 337 in Tajique, take Forest Service Road 55 about seven miles to the Fourth of July Campground. The Albuquerque Trailhead provides parking for access to the Albuquerque Trail which begins at Forest Road 55 and ends at the junction with Fourth Of July Trail. Fourth of July Canyon Fourth of July canyon is a small canyon in the Manzano mountains, central New Mexico. This canyon is especially popular in the fall when people come to view nicely colored leaves. The drive from Albuquerque takes nearly 1 hr, and the hike could be done in different loops and length depending on your will and fitness level. FALL HIKES NEW MEXICO | STUNNING FALL COLOR | 4TH OF JULY CANYONJoin Swifty Travels as we hike up 4th of July Canyon in late Sept to a beautiful overlook in Our hike began at approximately 7,500 foot elevation and included 936 feet of change over the entire trail route. The loop begins at the 4th of July Canyon Campground, climbs through the canyon before intersecting with the Cerro Blanco Trail. This short loop trail connects the Fourth of July Campground to the Fourth of July and Crimson Maple Trails. The path wind through the woods with towering trees that have spectacular colors in the fall. This connector trail is great for accessing the much longer trails or as a short hike while staying at the campground. The 4th of July Canyon trail is used for Snowmobiling in the winter and Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking in the summer. Fourth of July Campground and the Trail are a favorite place to visit in autumn. The maple trees burst forth in autumn with colors that rival that of the flowers during spring and summer in New Mexico. The road in to Fourth of July is the Torreon-Tajique Loop Road; turn at the sign to the Inlow Baptist Camp next to the church. Fourth of July Canyon See the map at the link above for detailed directions to the Canyon located in Cibola National Forest in Estancia The Fourth of July Canyon gets its name from the gorgeous maple leaves that turn orange, red, pink, and yellow every October. There’s nothing better than seeing fireworks in the fall. Densely wooded with bigtooth maples, 4th of July Canyon is beautiful any time of the year, but in October the forest blazes with hues of yellows, reds and or The Fourth of July Canyon/Campground is located in the Cibola National Forest on the eastern side of the Manzano Mountains and southeast of Albuquerque, NM. Within the campground area there is a large group of indigenous Bigtooth Maple trees with beautiful oranges, red, pink, and yellow foliage in October of each year. The 4th of July Canyon trail is used for Snowmobiling in the winter and Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking in the summer. Remember to Stay on Forest Road 488 as it borders Enchanted Circle Cross Country Skiing Area which are not trails open to motorized use! 4th of July Canyon is a "choose your own adventure style of trail." Try this 4.6-mile loop trail near Torreon, New Mexico. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 17 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. At the Waypoint, turn left to continue on the Old River Pass, or hang a right for Fourth of July Canyon. The Canyon is a little rougher terrain with some off camber points in the trail. New Mexico’s fall involves the gold of aspens and cottonwoods, but very little red. In the Albuquerque area the big exception is the maples of Fourth of July Canyon. This fall hike is well worth doing in the spring and summer as well. It’s one of multiple routes accessible from the Fourth of July campground area. The Fourth of July Canyon Campground is found in the Cibola National Forest just east and south of Albuquerque, in the Manzano Mountains. The area is beautiful at any time of the year and is a popular campground during the warm season. If you are looking for the perfect fall trail, this trail is the trail for you! The views and colors are breathtaking. There are free parking areas before you get to the trailhead. There are picnic tables and bathrooms also located at the trailhead. Although this hike is 5.1 miles you can turn back at any time. After the The Fourth of July Canyon/Campground is located in the Cibola National Forest on the eastern side of the Manzano Mountains and southeast of Albuquerque, NM. Within the campground area there is a large group of indigenous Bigtooth Maple trees with beautiful oranges, red, pink, and yellow foliage in October of each year. Hiking poles recommended for the downhill return. From Albuquerque take I-40 East to Tijeras exit, south on SR 337 to its end, right (west) on SR 55 to Tajique. Look for sign in Tajique for “4th of July Canyon.” Take FR 55 about 6.5 miles. At the 6.5 mile point the road will bend to the left.
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