4th of July Canyon is in the Cibola National Forest, south of Albuquerque. The entrance road is in the town of Tajique, NM, intersecting with Hwy. 55. I hiked the canyon in search of fall colors. There are big tooth maples in the canyon displaying red and gold. Date of experience: October 2018 Ask bradgaard2018 about Cibola National Forest All the fall colors, from Aspen Vista to Fourth of July Canyon Like all photographers in Santa Fe, I have been really busy this season. Autumn is the most popular time for weddings and family photography for good reason. Balloon Fiesta, fall foliage, sweater weather, and equinoctial light all arrive to provide stunning backdrops. Here are some highlights from the 2023 season. To experience fall colors in all their glory, Fourth of July Canyon in the Manzano Mountains is the perfect spot. About an hour and a half drive from Albuquerque, the area features a The parade will go from east to west through the city of Canyon. It will begin at the First United Bank Center on the east end of the city at WTAMU. The parade will then travel down 4th Avenue ending just past Canyon's downtown square, approximately 11th Street! Celebrate Independence Day at red, white and blue Fourth of July events around Comal County, including a Canyon Lake parade. Just over an hour from the Del Webb Mirehaven 55+ community, the 4th of July Canyon in New Mexico offers a stunning and unique fall experience. Located in the Manzano Mountains, this canyon is renowned for the vibrant display of maple trees that set the landscape ablaze with shades of red, orange, and yellow. In the Albuquerque area, Fourth of July Canyon is the best place to see fall colors. After hiking to the top of the canyon it's possible to continue north or south on the Crest Trail, for views of Pretty autumn colors! Looks similar to the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. Very pretty. Nice. Very nice colors. One of the best places in New Mexico to watch the leaves change colors is Fourth of July Canyon. Watch the video above to see photos of the vivacious change of season! The last ten miles or so of the road leading to the trailhead are on a dirt road, which means that you may need a 4x4 vehicle. This trail features a considerable amount of elevation gain and offers stunning views of the valleys as you progress down it. The route is a mixture of a singletrack trail and some first road walking. Sun and shade can be found along various parts of the route. One of the best places in New Mexico to watch the leaves change colors is Fourth of July Canyon.Watch the video above to see photos of the vivacious change o One of the best places in New Mexico to watch the leaves change colors is the Fourth of July Canyon. When walking through the trail, you will see verdant green with hints of orangy-red Fair on the Square | Canyon's Historic Downtown Square 4th Avenue Firecracker Mile | 4th Avenue from Hampton Inn to Downtown Square Independence Day Parade | 4th Avenue from First United Bank Center to Downtown Square The Fourth of July Canyon gets its name from the gorgeous maple leaves that turn orange, red, pink, and yellow every October. There’s nothing better than seeing fireworks in the fall. Take the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway, which will take you past San Ysidro Pueblo through Jemez Springs, Jemez Pueblo, and Valles Caldera. CANYON’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION! Join Canyon for one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the state of Texas! LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST JULY 4TH 7:00 am – 10:00 am Start your day of right with the Canyon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast! Stop into the Cole Community Center and let the Lions feed you breakfast! For just $7 you can get pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice, everything FALL HIKES NEW MEXICO | STUNNING FALL COLOR | 4TH OF JULY CANYONJoin Swifty Travels as we hike up 4th of July Canyon in late Sept to a beautiful overlook in See see our 2025 fall foliage color map to get an idea of when fall leaves change their color. Find out when foliage foliage starts, how long fall foliage lasts, and where to go to see the best fall foliage colors. But in the fall, Fourth of July Canyon is a magnet for those looking for the deep reds and oranges associated with fall. Driving out to the Manzano Mountains to see the changing leaves in the fall is a wonderful treat. The drive is just a little over an hour and a pleasant one. To experience fall colors in all their glory, Fourth of July Canyon in the Manzano Mountains is the perfect spot. About an hour and a half drive from Albuquerque, the area features a variety of camping and hiking opportunities, including quick, one-mile hikes as well as longer day-long hiking trails.
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