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New Mexico
Perchas
6.3 mi
Distance
328 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Perchas
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 328 ft
- Highest point
- 10,162 ft
- Lowest point
- 9,695 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- San Pedro Parks Wilderness
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
The Perchas Trail offers a moderate day hike through the foothills of southwestern New Mexico, combining manageable distance with steady elevation gain. This trail provides access to scenic vistas of the Perchas area and surrounding terrain, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure without extreme technical demands.
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