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New Mexico
6.8 mi
Distance
535 ft
Gain
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 18 h ago · oldest 28 d
caution: Agency alerts
5 active alerts in Santa Fe National Forest; most severe: Santa Fe Watershed Closure Order on the Espanola Ranger District
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 67°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather18 h ago
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Lucero
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The Lucero Trail offers a moderate day hike through the New Mexico landscape with steady elevation gain and scenic views of the surrounding terrain. This 6.85-mile route provides a rewarding climb with approximately 535 feet of elevation gain, making it accessible to hikers seeking a half-day adventure. The trail showcases typical high desert and piñon-juniper forest characteristics of the region.
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