This hike is located at the Mckittrick Canyon Trailhead. For serious geology buffs, this trail has stop markers that can be used with a comprehensive geology guide, available at the park's Headquarters Visitor Center. There are excellent views into McKittrick Canyon from the top of Wilderness Ridge. The trail is 8.4 miles round-trip, rated strenuous with 2,000 feet of elevation gain.

Directions: From White City, NM, Travel south along Highway 62/180

Elevation Gain: 2,000 feet

Difficulty: Strenuous

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