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New Mexico
6.4 mi
Distance
566 ft
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Chippeway
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The Chippeway Trail offers a moderate day hike through New Mexico's diverse landscape, gaining over 500 feet of elevation across 6.4 miles of scenic terrain. This trail provides a rewarding balance of distance and climbing, making it ideal for hikers looking to build endurance without extreme technical demands. The route showcases the natural character of the Chippeway area with opportunities to experience the region's unique flora and geological features.
Chippeway Spur Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 2-mile spur trail with 307 ft gain through New Mexico high country.
Sleepygrass
~4 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Sleepygrass.
Old Cloudcroft Hwy
~6 min drive
Moderate forest climb through Sacramento Mountains with 1,027 ft elevation gain.
Switchback
~8 min drive
Moderately challenging 6.4-mile switchback trail with 1,702 ft elevation gain.
Pumphouse Ridge I Trail
~3 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile ridge walk with 257 ft gain near Pumphouse Ridge.
Cloud-Climbing Trestle
~6 min drive
Historic trestle hike with 575 ft gain near Cloud-Climbing, New Mexico.
Osha
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.32-mile hike with 774 ft elevation gain near Osha, NM.
Benson Cyn
~8 min drive
Moderate 9-mile canyon hike with 2,161 ft elevation gain in New Mexico high desert.
Pumphouse Ridge 2 Trail (5661D)
~4 min drive
Easy half-mile ridge walk with minimal elevation gain.
Overlook
~6 min drive
Quick scenic overlook walk with minimal elevation gain.
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