El Paso County, New Mexico
506 hiking & walking trails · 2parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 8 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in El Paso County, New Mexico
El Paso County is home to 506 mapped hiking trails and 2 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 8 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in El Paso County
Up to 202 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in El Paso County
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Sample Parks in El Paso County
Sample Trails in El Paso County
Curated Guides for El Paso County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in El Paso County, New Mexico?
Yes — we have 506 mapped hiking and walking trails in El Paso County, New Mexico, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in El Paso County, New Mexico for families?
2da. de Ugarte near El Paso is one of the best family picks in El Paso County, New Mexico — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for El Paso County, New Mexico?
Each of the 506 trails in El Paso County, New Mexico has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in El Paso County, New Mexico?
El Paso County, New Mexico has 2 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in El Paso County, New Mexico?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in El Paso County, New Mexico right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near El Paso County, New Mexico?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New Mexico for more options beyond El Paso County, New Mexico.
Hiking guides for New Mexico
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for El Paso County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in New Mexico, Ranked
New Mexico's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuNew Mexico's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten New Mexico trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New Mexico
Ten gentle, well-marked New Mexico trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New Mexico
New Mexico's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in New Mexico
Federal parks and recreation areas in New Mexico ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in New Mexico: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
New Mexico's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.