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Hiking Information

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Hiking the Apache Bowl
photo by Zach Doth

Hiking: Almost all of the system trails in the Lincoln National Forest are easily negotiated by hikers and back packers as well as horse riders.

Most of the trails tie into the crest Trail #25 which runs southwest from Monjeau Lookout to Ski Apache ski area and then north to Nogal Canyon.

If coming from appreciably lower altitudes, you should allow a day or two to acclimate before attempting any strenuous hikes with packs. Check in at the Smokey Bear Ranger Station in Ruidoso and get information on fire and smoking restrictions. For more information call 575-257-4095.

White Mountain Trail Inventory
(click link above for a pdf document )

Map of Hiking Trails
Map of Hiking Trails
(click for large map)

Major Access Points
1) Three Rivers Campground on the west side via Trail #44 - Three Rivers.
2) Ski Apache Ski Area on the southeast side via Trails #78-Lookout and #15-Scenic.
3) South Fork Campground via Trail #19-South Fork to #25-Crest Trail.
4) Argentina Canyon via Trails #36-Bonito and #38-Argentina.
5) Nogal Canyon via Forest Service Road #108 and the Crest Trail #25.

#
 TRAIL MILES
 
15
19 
22
25
33
35
36
37
39
44
49
50
53
55
78 		SCENIC
SOUTHFORK
MILLS
CREST
BLUEFRONT
ASPEN
BONITA
LITTLE BONITA
ARGENTINA
THREE RIVER
BARBER RIDGE
DOHERTY RIDGE
WATER CANYON
CHURCH MOUNTAIN
LOOKOUT 		.6
6.0
4.7
21.7
5.2
2.4
4.6
1.4
2.5
5.6
4.0
4.2
3.9
2.0
1.0
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