One of only three slot canyons in New Mexico, San Lorenzo Canyon is fantastic for hiking, camping, and general observation. And although it's not an official Dark Sky sanctuary, the stargazing here is supreme.
Like other slot canyons, San Lorenzo was formed over hundreds of thousands of years by water flowing through the sandstone, carving out steep narrow channels. In the middle of San Lorenzo Canyon, there are 200-foot cliffs that are the product of some 200,000 years of stream erosion. Outside of the main canyon, you can spot distinctive geological features like hoodoos and rock towers.
The canyon's primitive recreation area is jointly managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Although there are a few designated trails, this is a free-use area. While you should be careful to leave no trace exploration and hiking is completely free form. There are a number of campsites established by previous visitors, although none are designated official sites, and there are no bathrooms, water, electricity, or WiFi.
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