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Each fall, northern New Mexico’s glimmering aspen groves draw hikers and leaf peepers to bathe in the golden light. But for those willing to go farther afield, the Land of Enchantment’s color wheel turns from yellow to ranges of orange, pink, and brilliant red. Here are three autumn hikes to expand your palette. ⁠ ⁠ 🍂Fourth of July Trail in Mountainair: Named for its fireworks-like display of fall foliage, the Fourth of July Trail is one of the few places in New Mexico where you can see bigtooth maple turn yellow, orange, and fire-engine red. A five-mile loop and spur trail take you to the ridgetop for tremendous views of the Río Grande and Estancia valleys. Peak foliage: Early to mid-October. Distance: One mile or five miles. Difficulty: Moderate.⁠ ⁠ 🍂Catwalk National Recreation Trail in Glenwood: In early November, huge Arizona sycamores, a species found only in the Southwest, form a colorful canopy over Whitewater Creek at the mouth of the Catwalk National Recreation Trail. The trees’ unique mottled gray-and-sage bark brings to life the reaching, twisted branches and large orange and brick-red leaves. Peak foliage: Early November. Distance: 1.25 miles. Difficulty: Easy (catwalk portion is ADA accessible).⁠ ⁠ 🍂Columbine Canyon Trail in Questa: Following a creek to a high alpine meadow below Lobo Peak, this out-and-back trail in the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness oscillates between yellow aspen groves, flowering mountain meadows, and evergreen forests. Walk this trail at the end of September to encounter the last of the season’s yellow and purple wildflowers with fall golden leaves overhead. Peak foliage: End of September to early October. Distance: 10 miles. Difficulty: Moderate (the last 1.5 miles are difficult due to steepness) ⁠ ⁠ What’s your favorite fall hiking trail? ⁠ ⁠ 📸: Catwalk National Recreation Trail ⁠ ⁠ 📷️ & 📝: @christinamselbyphoto ⁠ 🔗 in bio to read more about these trails! ⁠ ⁠ #newmexicomagazine #newmexicotrue #nmtrue #hiking #fallhiking #fallweather #fallfoliage #hikingtrails #outdoors #outdooradventure #familyfun #familyfriendly #newmexicooutdoors #instagood #instadaily #instacool #fallvibes #fallcolors