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Magdalena

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Lady on the Mountain

Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain.

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Attractions

Things to Do in Magdalena

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Springtime Picnic Area

In Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Box Car Museum

Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

In San Mateo Mountains.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory

World's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to dusk. On Plains of San Agustin.…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Cibola National Forest Magdalena Ranger District

Maps for hiking/campgrounds.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Magdalena Stock Driveway / Shipping Pens

At end of longest "hoof highway" in New Mexico. Used from as far away as…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Historic Buildings

Bank, commercial building, store, house, hotel and more.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Bear Trap Canyon Campgrounds

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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