Hart Canyon Trail - Hiking trail near Chama, New Mexico, United States - Description
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| Name | Hart Canyon Trail | |
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| Summary | This is a very scenic trail that heads down to the Chama River Canyon Wilderness from the canyon rim | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 12.0 miles / 19.3 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 900 feet / 274 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 6,600 feet / 2,012 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 7,500 feet / 2,286 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Canyon - River - Wildlife - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Strenuous | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Chama, New Mexico, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/recreation/trails/trail-descriptions/trail_hart_canyon.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Hart trail is located in ponderosa, pinyon-pine and juniper types. This is a very scenic trail that heads down to the Chama River Canyon Wilderness from the canyon rim. Hart trail is great for hiking, fishing at the Chama River, horseback riding, camping and picnicking. The vistas offer great opportunities for photo shots! The trail begins at the edge of the canyon and descends 400' within 1/2 mile after several switch-backs.
North on Highway 84 - from Espanola 54 miles; South on Highway 84 - from Taos 96 miles; from Chama 36 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 145. A trail marker sign will direct you to the Hart Trail. The first 3 miles of the road passes through private property; please stay on the main road.
| Latitude | 36.4491799588 degrees / 36° 26.951' / 36° 26' 57.05" |
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| Longitude | -106.5440797806 degrees / -106° 32.645' / -106° 32' 38.69" |
| Created by Nick on 01/10/2008 |
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