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New Mexico
1.6 mi
Distance
855 ft
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Why you'll love it
Challenge Trail
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Challenge Trail is a short but steep ascent offering significant elevation gain in a compact distance, making it an excellent workout for hikers seeking intensity over length. Located in New Mexico, this trail tests your endurance with nearly 900 feet of climbing across less than two miles, rewarding effort with the satisfaction of a quick but demanding summit push. The steep terrain and notable gain-to-distance ratio make this a popular choice for those training for longer expeditions or looking for a cardiovascular challenge.
Lower 9 Mile Road
~0 min drive
Easy forest road walk through piñon-juniper woodland near 9 Mile.
Challenge Trail
~0 min drive
Steep 1.57-mile New Mexico trail with 574 ft elevation gain—a compact cardio challenge.
Capulin
~1 min drive
Easy 1.46-mile hike with 356 ft elevation gain near Capulin.
Challenge Link
~1 min drive
Brief connector trail with negligible elevation gain.
Capulin Spring Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 0.13-mile walk to a natural spring in New Mexico's high desert.
Golden Eagle
~1 min drive
Quick, easy 0.24-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
Challenge Trail
~1 min drive
Steep 1-mile climb with 600 ft gain—a quick but intense New Mexico workout.
10K Trail North
~1 min drive
Quick 2.57-mile New Mexico hike with 836 ft elevation gain.
Sandia Xc Ski Loop (15) (Groomed)
~2 min drive
Groomed XC ski loop in the Sandias with moderate climbing and winter recreation.
Klaus
~2 min drive
Easy 1.92-mile trail near Klaus with 347 ft elevation gain.
