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New Mexico
4Th of July
2.9 mi
Distance
385 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Carson National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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4Th of July
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 385 ft
- Highest point
- 8,299 ft
- Lowest point
- 8,011 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
This 2.85-mile out-and-back trail in New Mexico offers a pleasant half-day hike through the region's diverse terrain. The route provides scenic views and a moderate pace suitable for hikers seeking a shorter adventure without excessive elevation gain.
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