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New Mexico
0.6 mi
Distance
7,718 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Easy Pickin'
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Easy Pickin' is a short, steep ascent that packs significant elevation gain into less than a mile, making it an intense but brief workout for hikers seeking a quick alpine challenge. This trail is ideal for those looking to gain elevation rapidly and test their fitness on a concentrated climb. The dramatic elevation profile suggests a rugged, direct route through New Mexico's high country.
Trail System
~0 min drive
Extreme vertical gain trail system with 7,688 ft elevation in 0.11 miles.
Ponderosa
~1 min drive
Steep 2.3-mile climb gaining 7,730 ft through ponderosa pine forest.
Turkey Trot
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.26-mile loop through piñon-juniper forest with steady elevation gain.
Ponderosa (05064)
~1 min drive
Easy 0.54-mile walk through ponderosa pine forest.
Caida Del Pino
~1 min drive
Easy waterfall hike to a scenic cascade in northern New Mexico.
Ponderosa
~1 min drive
Easy woodland walk through ponderosa pine forest near Ponderosa, NM.
Oak Flat Connector Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 0.15-mile connector providing quick access to Oak Flat trail system.
Cairnival
~1 min drive
Extreme alpine scramble with 7,561 ft gain in 0.3 miles.
Oak Flat
~1 min drive
Extreme steep alpine climb with 7,871 ft gain in 0.80 miles.
Gambel Oak
~1 min drive
Quick woodland hike through Gambel oak forest with steady elevation gain.
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