Pioneer History

Magdalena Stock Driveway / Shipping Pens

At end of longest “hoof highway” in New Mexico. Used from as far away as Springerville, Arizona; closed when the AT&SF Railroad ceased in 1971.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
Just north of visitors center
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While You're in Magdalena

More Things to Do

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Cibola National Forest Magdalena Ranger District

Maps for hiking/campgrounds.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Bear Trap Canyon Campgrounds

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

In San Mateo Mountains.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Box Car Museum

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

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes