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New Mexico
17.9 mi
Distance
3,513 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Hermits Peak
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Hermits Peak is a challenging high-altitude trek offering expansive views across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and surrounding New Mexico landscape. This demanding 17.86-mile round trip climbs over 3,500 feet through diverse terrain, rewarding hikers with solitude and panoramic vistas from the summit. The trail traverses forested slopes and alpine meadows, making it ideal for experienced hikers seeking a full-day mountain adventure.
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