The Minas Del Chupadero (Chupadero Mines) trail is a ruggedly beautiful two-mile trek into the Chihuahuan Desert Scrub of the Quebradas (breaks). The trail crosses multiple arroyos that drain into the Rio Grande River and erosion here has created not only breathtaking and scenic geological exposures...Read More
The Minas Del Chupadero (Chupadero Mines) trail is a ruggedly beautiful two-mile trek into the Chihuahuan Desert Scrub of the Quebradas (breaks). The trail crosses multiple arroyos that drain into the Rio Grande River and erosion here has created not only breathtaking and scenic geological exposures, but also some excellent 4WD opportunities.
Under BLM purvey, the Quebradas area has many recreational uses including 4WD, OHV, equestrian and bicycle riding, camping, hiking, and photography. There are two nearby wildlife refuges, the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge to the south and the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge to the north, as well as multiple wilderness observation areas along the Quebradas Backcountry Byway.
The Magdalena Mountains, Ladrone Mountain, Sandia Mountains, Manzano Mountains, Oscura Mountains, San Andreas Mountains and other features too numerous to list can be seen in the panoramic views from this trail.
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