Socorro County, New Mexico
249 hiking & walking trails · 26parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 9 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Socorro County, New Mexico
Socorro County is home to 249 mapped hiking trails and 26 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 9 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Socorro County
Up to 226 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Socorro County
Click any city to see trails and parks within it.
Sample Parks in Socorro County
Sample Trails in Socorro County
Curated Guides for Socorro County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Socorro County, New Mexico?
Yes — we have 249 mapped hiking and walking trails in Socorro County, New Mexico, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Socorro County, New Mexico?
East Fork Sawmill Trail near Socorro is rated hard — the toughest classification among Socorro County, New Mexico's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Socorro County, New Mexico for families?
Apache Kid Trail #43 near Monticello is one of the best family picks in Socorro 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 Socorro County, New Mexico?
Each of the 249 trails in Socorro 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 Socorro County, New Mexico?
Socorro County, New Mexico has 26 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (19 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Socorro County, New Mexico?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Socorro County, New Mexico right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Socorro County, New Mexico?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New Mexico for more options beyond Socorro County, New Mexico.
Hiking guides for New Mexico
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Socorro 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.