Bluff Springs via Taylor Canyon Trail in Lincoln National Forest, NM

Hike Bluff Springs via Taylor Canyon Trail Lincoln National Forest, NM

Class 1 6.8 miles 1200 gain 2-4 hrs Loop Oct 14, 2018
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Even though you can drive right up to Bluff Springs, I wanted to explore some of the trails in the area and make this pretty waterfall into a hike. If you like boring walks through the woods on a dirt road, this is a great hike. I, however, do not. Initially, I planned to head up the Willie White Trail to make this into a loop, but that also being a dirt road, I decided my boredom wouldn't permit this, so I just took the dirt forest road back to my car. After researching further, it seems like most of the trial system near Bluff Springs is a series of old dirt roads, with basically no views.

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Starting up Taylor Canyon Trail.
Starting up Taylor Canyon Trail.
Some pretty fall colors and a view toward the start of the hike.
Some pretty fall colors and a view toward the start of the hike.
A dirt road leads through a forest.
A dirt road leads through a forest.
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Some open areas where you'll likely encounter cattle.
Some open areas where you'll likely encounter cattle.
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A junction about halfway.
A junction about halfway.
A slight view at the highest point of the hike.
A slight view at the highest point of the hike.
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Lots more pretty forest - too bad it's a forest road the whole way.
Lots more pretty forest - too bad it's a forest road the whole way.
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Bluff Springs ahead.
Bluff Springs ahead.
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Bluff Springs.
Bluff Springs.
Follow the road back to the Taylor Canyon Trailhead.
Follow the road back to the Taylor Canyon Trailhead.

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