Climax Canyon Park includes Climax Canyon at the end of Apache Street, Goat Hill with the American flag, a location where the famous KT-Boundary is exposed, an old coal mine, a group picnic area, and the historic Old Raton Pass.
The terrain is moderately rugged. The hiking trails stay clear of existing roads while meandering through native pinon-juniper forests and stands of ponderosa pine. Hikers share the trails with deer, black bears, rattlesnakes, and an occasional mountain lion.
Hiking Opportunities: There are 3 miles of hiking trails in Climax Canyon, more than some state parks.
Paddling Opportunities: None.
More Information:
Raton Parks and Recreation Department official website: link
Climax Canyon trail map from the City of Raton website: pdf
Web page of photos: Link
Troop 91 Preserves Dinosaur Track
Climax Canyon Nature Trail is now a National Recreation Trail