5 Amazing Treetop Adventures You Can Only Have In New Mexico

Ready to experience New Mexico from a new perspective? Head above the treeline for some unforgettable adventures, such as spending a night in a treehouse or sauntering across a canyon catwalk. Here’s a look at some spectacular treetop adventures you can only have right here in New Mexico.

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One of the trails that always tops our list of must-do hikes in New Mexico is the Catwalk National Recreation Trail. For approximately two miles, you'll wander through Whitewater Canyon on an elevated trail that dates back to the state's historic mining days.
Read more in The One Walk Above The Trees In New Mexico That’s Beautiful Any Time Of Year.

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Another treetop adventure that anyone in the family can enjoy? Ride the scenic chair lift for incredible mountain views at Taos Ski Valley! It's a popular destination for winter activities but is also a wonderful adventure during the warmer months to enjoy the views from a bird's perspective.
Read more in Take A Scenic Chair Lift Ride To See New Mexico Nature From All New Heights.

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Chair lifts are a fun, slow-moving adventure but if you're hoping to feel that mountain air whisk across your face, try out a zip line! The state's longest zip line can be found at the Ski Apache Resort where you can soar above the Sierra Blanca Mountains at a whopping 65 miles-per-hour! Fun fact: this particular zip line also happens to be one of the longest and highest rides in the country!
Read more in Take A Ride On The Longest Zipline In New Mexico At Ski Apache.

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Summer activities in the mountains aren't just limited to hikes and cabin stays. Towns like Red River also feature some spectacular adventures like mountain tubing, zip lines, and even adventure parks. In Red River, you'll want to check out the Hidden Treasure Aerial Park for rope courses in three difficulty levels for all ages.
Read more in There’s An Adventure Park Hiding In New Mexico And You Need To Visit.

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Small and cozy, this treehouse is located on a small working farm in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. You'll enjoy the isolated hideaway not just for the lovely views and fresh mountain air, but also a chance to get acquainted with the alpacas, geese, and pups that call this location home.
Read more in Stay Overnight At This Spectacularly Unconventional Treehouse In New Mexico.

On the lookout for an adventure that you can have below ground instead? There are a number of underground hikes around the state you can trek, but one of our favorites happens to be located at El Malpais National Monument. Read more about journeying to Junction Cave in The Underground Hike In New Mexico That’s Unlike Any Other In The World.