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New Mexico
Perimeter
15.5 mi
Distance
1,105 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Perimeter
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 15.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,105 ft
- Highest point
- 8,119 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,215 ft
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Permits & access
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Perimeter Trail is a challenging 15.47-mile loop that circumnavigates its namesake area with steady elevation gain of 1,554 feet. This extended hike offers varied terrain and panoramic views typical of New Mexico's high desert landscape, making it ideal for experienced hikers seeking a full-day adventure.
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