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New Mexico
9.8 mi
Distance
318 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Big Rosa
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Big Rosa is a moderate 9.83-mile trail offering a scenic journey through New Mexico's high desert landscape with modest elevation gain. This out-and-back or loop route provides excellent views of the surrounding mesas and valleys while remaining accessible to intermediate hikers. The trail showcases the region's characteristic pinyon-juniper woodland and open terrain typical of central New Mexico.
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