Friday, February 1, 2013

4th of July Canyon (Manzano Mountains)

Latitude, Longitude: 34.7928336, -106.3830769 Elevation: 7500 ft

The 4th of July Canyon is a good car camping site that is easy to get to, as it is only about a 75 minute drive from Albuquerque. In the summer, it's a beautiful camping spot in a mixed forest. In the fall, it becomes spectacular, as the many maples turn a blazing red creating a visual delight. There are several miles of trails immediately in the campground, and many more miles of trails in the surrounding area. So, as a camping spot or as a day hike destination, it's a fun place to go. The downside is that it is a fairly popular site, and there will likely be quite a few other people around.

USFS 4th of July Canyon Campground Webpage



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