Tucked away in the town of Raton by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains is a park that was once home to a mine. At nearly 200 acres, Climax Canyon Park is a hidden gem park in New Mexico that’s ideal for a day hike. If nature, views, and wildlife are what get you out on the trails, you must visit this park!

Climax Canyon Park in Raton, New Mexico is a lovely hidden gem park that's home to the abandoned Climax Mine. In addition to the historic mine, the views here are spectacular!
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If you're in the mood for a day hike here, take the Climax Canyon Nature Trail. At 2.7 miles long and 446 feet of overall elevation gain, this trail is rated as "easy" on AllTrails.
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The well-marked trail loops through the park in a figure-eight formation that will take you to sweeping vistas of the high plains, mesas, and mountains.
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You'll also have a bird's eye view of downtown Raton at some point along the way. I love seeing how small a town looks from this vantage point!
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While this hike will take the average hiker just over an hour and a half to complete, if you want to spend more time here, just take your time, take it all in, and stop to take in the views.
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You can even take a picnic with you to enjoy at the top!
The views are seemingly endless here! Are you ready to take this trail at Climax Canyon Park?
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Have you ever hiked at Climax Canyon Park, a hidden gem park in New Mexico? If so, tell us all about your experience in the comments! To learn more, visit the Raton NM website. To see trail information for the Climax Canyon Nature Trail, visit AllTrails, and don’t forget to download the AllTrails+ app before you hike this or any other trail in the state or beyond.

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