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New Mexico

Lake to Lake Trail

2.0 mi

Distance

679 ft

Gain

44 min

Time

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Through-trail
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Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.0 mi
Elevation gain
679 ft
Elevation loss
679 ft
Highest point
7,519 ft
Lowest point
7,153 ft
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About this trail

Lake to Lake Trail is a 3.92-mile out-and-back hike in New Mexico with 679 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 7,519 feet.

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