New Mexico · Hiking

Crest

12.9 mi
round trip
1,040 ft
climb
10,470 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 10 h ago

Is Crest open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Crest, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Gila National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Crest is a hard hike in the Glenwood Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 12.9 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,040 feet, taking you from a low point of about 9,935 feet to a high of about 10,470 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, so riders can join the climb. It is open year-round, and the surrounding area offers several other trails within a few miles. Bursum Road and Crest Trail #182 both lie about 0.9 miles away, and Whitetail Canyon is about 1.1 miles off. Redstone Trail #206 is roughly 2 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.