Echo Canyon Trail - Hiking trail near Espanola, New Mexico, United States - Description
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| Name | Echo Canyon Trail | |
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| Summary | Canyon Trails are a local favorite. Schools, RV Clubs and other visitors take advantage of the covered picnic areas and trails | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 1.0 miles / 1.6 km | |
| Elevation Gain | ||
| Minimum Elevation | 6,600 feet / 2,012 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | ||
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Canyon | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Espanola, New Mexico, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/recreation/trails/trail-descriptions/trail_echo_canyon.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Canyon Trails are a local favorite. Schools, RV Clubs and other visitors take advantage of the covered picnic areas and trails. The trail from the parking lot to Echo Canyon is asphalted. The trail ascends at a moderately easy pace. The last part of the trail has stairs leading up to Echo Canyon. When your done yelling to you're heart's content, there is a nice little trail that leads to a smaller echo area. This trail passes over sandstone in some areas. The trail is moderately level. Rocks are a natural habitat for snakes, so stay on the trail and off the rocks!
North on Highway 84 - from Espanola 47 miles; South on Highway 84 - from Taos 103 miles; from Chama 43 miles. Located on the west side of the road, right off of Highway 84.
| Latitude | 36.444288 degrees / 36° 26.657' / 36° 26' 39.44" |
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| Longitude | -106.47495 degrees / -106° 28.497' / -106° 28' 29.82" |
| Created by Nick on 01/06/2008 |
| Last edited by Nick on 01/06/2008 |
- Comments
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