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New Mexico
1.2 mi
Distance
729 ft
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Guaje Mountain Trail
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Guaje Mountain Trail is a short but rewarding ascent offering excellent views of the Jemez Mountains and surrounding high desert landscape. This steep, direct route gains over 700 feet in just 1.2 miles, making it an efficient workout for those seeking elevation gain in a compact package. The trail is popular with locals for a quick morning hike and provides access to the ridgeline with panoramic vistas across northern New Mexico.
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