January 8, 2023
Went down to San Lorenzo Canyon for the first time since the fall of 2021, and much to my surprise, it turns out that the BLM and New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors have built a new trail. The new trail has three trailheads and takes you above the canyon for great views into the canyon. There’s also a new slot canyon for you to explore. The first trailhead is 2.1 miles from the BLM sign just before entering the canyon floor.
As mentioned in the book, there is no wrong way to do San Lorenzo Canyon. It’s a place where you can come back a hundred times and do it different each time. So if it’s be a while since you’ve been to San Lorenzo, you may want to give it a go.
If you park at the first or second trailhead, you can hike to the third trailhead and then continue up the canyon.
The new slot canyon. It gets narrower further upstream.
Just one of the many views you’ll get into the main canyon.
And when you’re done exploring San Lorenzo Canyon – you can walk along the canyon floor back to your car.