Minas Del Chupadero

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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
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Highlights of Minas Del Chupadero

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Mine Category Icon Mine
Rock Category Icon Rock
Sand Category Icon Sand
Wash Category Icon Wash
Highest Elevation
5126 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Escondida
Nearest Services
Lemitar
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Socorro Field Office

Overview

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.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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10 Waypoints
32 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
4 Community Reviews
1 Video
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