I just found out that I am flying into Roswell, NM next week for work. I may be able to fly out early to get in a 3 day trip this weekend and I need Ideas. Looking for a ~40 mile loop within ~4 hrs drive of Roswell. I don't mind driving a little extra for something really good. I don't have much snow experience, but I have been wanting to do a snowshoe trip for a while now. Here are my ideas so far:
1. Pecos Wilderness (likely starting at Santa Fe ski area or Jacks Creek trailhead) – A snowshoe trip! I have a trip planned to the Pecos over memorial day weekend, but wouldn't mind going twice.
2. Gila Wilderness – I have never been to the Gila, so I don't really know what my options are. Seems like most trip reports I read start near the west fork trailhead and the cliff dwellings. That would be a really long drive… Any cool options for West/North side trailheads?
3. Guadalupe Mountains National Park – I was just there last month. I have hiked most of the park, but I love this place. A solid fallback plan.
Looking forward to some good ideas:)

