The La Junta Trail is currently closed as of September 2021 due to maintenance.
Sep 27, 2018 — There are three main trails used to access the Rio Grande from this area within Rio Grande del Norte National Monument: Big Arsenic Trail, Little Arsenic Trail, and La Junta Trail. I decided to start at the Little Arsenic Campground and go down the Little Arsenic Trail until it bisected the River Trail. I headed south as this trail paralleled the Rio Grande, and reached the junction with the La Junta Trail. Rather than head back up just yet, I continued south to "La Junta" (the point) to check out the confluence of the Red River and the Rio Grande. I headed up the La Junta Trail, looping back to my car. Along the way up the La Junta Trail, there are steep sections where hiking on the trail is assisted by ladders, stairs, etc. The trails are in great shape and I really enjoyed this unique area.
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