Hike
Armijo Canyon, New Mexico
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This is a pleasant, 4½ mile hike winds among piñon and juniper trees and will take you to a well preserved pueblo ruin and homestead. Keep in mind this trail can be very sandy. This is a designated Wilderness area and is not accessible by bicycle. The Dittert Site, a pueblo ruin, is at the mouth of Armijo Canyon.
Driving Directions: Drive south on NM Highway 117 for 22.6 miles until you reach County Road (CR) 41, or “Pietown road.” Drive south on CR 41 for approximately 3.7 miles until you reach the Armijo Canyon sign, which will be on the east side of the road. Turn left and after approximately a mile and a half you will reach the parking area and trailhead. CR 41 and the road leading to Armijo Canyon may become impassable when wet, so please keep an eye on the weather.
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