Backpacking/Camping?

Question

Hello,
I live in Texas and am looking for great backpacking trips somewhere in New Mexico or Colorado. Looking for a 2-4 day trip in the mountains going at a moderate pace and at around a 6 (1-10) difficulty, while still enjoying the surroundings.

I'm not exactly a novice, but we dont have the hikes the two states above offer, but if it were easy I wouldnt want to go. I plan on taking my 8 year old son on this hike. He wont have a problem packing his own, so dont let that sway your suggestions.

Thanks,
Robb

Answer 1

Try these two websites...

http://www.traildatabase.org/countries/usa.html

http://www.americanhiking.org/

Have fun!

Answer 2

Since you live in Texas why not hike in Paloduro canyon .That's in north Texas. You might also hike The big bend national Park in south Texas. Also try the Cado lake area in east Texas. But if you just want to go else where try the tourism department of the state you wish to visit.

Answer 3

There are several areas you can go.

Sandias: http://www.altrec.com/published/camp/southwest/trythesegreathikesinthesandiamountains/

Mt. Taylor: Gooseberry Springs 2000 foot elevation gain in 3 miles but fun with awesome views. http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/151454/mount-taylor.html After that you could trounce around the mountain or you could spend several days hiking El Malpais and El Morro..both nearby with tons of hiking opportunities and fun as well! http://www.nm.blm.gov/recreation/albuquerque/el_malpais_nca.htm

Carson National Forest: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/
Santa Fe National Forest:http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe/recreation/index.html
Gila National Forest (consider the continental divide national scenic trail that runs through it):http://www2.srs.fs.fed.us/r3/gila/recreation/

Just a few more helpful links:
http://www.nm.blm.gov/recreation/recreation_home.htm
http://www.slackpacker.com/map_nm.html

Good luck and have an awesome time!

Answer 4

Have you considered Caprock Canyon here in Texas? Check it out.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4506_079k.pdf