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New Mexico
3.3 mi
Distance
1,192 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Chavez
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The Chavez Trail is a moderately steep 3.29-mile hike featuring nearly 1,200 feet of elevation gain through New Mexico's diverse terrain. This trail offers a rewarding climb with scenic vistas typical of the region's high desert and piñon-juniper ecosystems. Perfect for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with solid elevation challenge.
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Las Dispensas
~7 min drive
Moderate 3.1-mile hike with 723 ft gain through piñon-juniper forest.
Lone Pine Mesa
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Hermits Peak
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Beaver Creek
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Blue Bell
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Na-Na-Ka
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~11 min drive
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Blue Bell Ridge
~13 min drive
Challenging 19.51-mile ridge traverse with 2,151 ft elevation gain.
