Unfortunately most of the trails do not have water sources around. Wear good shoes or hiking boots. Try not to hike alone. If you do, tell someone where you are going and when to expect you back. Bug spray may be needed in the summer months.
Light snacks maintain energy levels, such as granola bars, fruit, nuts, jerky, etc.
Carrying a compass and maps of the area won't hurt. It is easy to stray even on a marked trail. For fairly experienced hikers La Posada Encantada - trail designed for the handicapped with Braille signs for the blind located on Hwy. NM Rails to Trails has transformed old rail beds into an incredible network of hiking and biking trails from High Rolls to Cloudcroft. For more, click here to visit their site.