Fisherman Canyon Trail #48
The 1-mile Fisherman Canyon Trail #48 connects Diamond Creek Trail with the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #74 and North Fork Palomas Trail #105. The steep trail gains 800 feet in elevation from Diamond Creek to the Continental Divide following Fisherman Canyon. The trail is located entirely within the Aldo Leopold Wilderness.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Accessibility
This trail is not constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
General Information
Closest Services: 33 miles to fuel, food, and water at Winston, NM
Connecting Trails:
Diamond Creek Trail #40
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #74
North Fork Palomas Trail #105
year-round
There is no fee for use of this trail.
Permits are required for commercial and organized groups entering the forest.
Filter or treat water from streams and stock tanks
Bicycles are prohibited on portions of this trail within Aldo Leopold Wilderness
Contact Phone: 575-894-6678
Address: 1804 N. Date Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Phone: (575) 894-6678
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed on federal holidays. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
33.305153, -107.850029 at Turkey Run Trailhead
Parking
Adequate parking at Turkey Run Trailhead
Directions
From Winston, go north on New Mexico Highway 52 for 9 miles to New Mexico Highway 59. Turn left (west) on Highway 59 and proceed approximately 14.5 miles to Forest Road 226 and turn left (south). Follow Forest Road 226 for approximately 8.5 miles to Forest Road 500 (Turkey Run Road). Proceed straight ahead on Forest Road 500 and follow it to its end.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
