* Hikes near urban areas including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Carlsbad, and Los Cruces
* Includes ideas on keeping children engaged and having fun on the trail
The trails in Best Hikes with Children in New Mexico, 2nd Ed. are chosen for kid they feature things to do and see along the way, whether it be a waterfall slide, a tadpole pool, or a mysterious cave lined with petroglyphs. Trips are rated by age range and difficulty. Turnaround points -- convenient and scenic places to shorten the hike and still feel satisfied -- are noted.