6.0km
Total Distance
838m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A strenuous and historic climb to a flat topped summit above the plains near Las Vegas New Mexico. The trail switchbacks steeply up forested slopes to sheer cliffs at the top. The summit offers a dramatic view over the Great Plains stretching east.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 5.1km
  2. 2
    Hermit's Spring · 5.4km
    Spring · springs can run dry
  3. 3
    Viewpoint
    at the end
Parking
18m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes