Ryan Hill
- 16.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,821 ft
- climb
- 8,807 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Ryan Hill open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Magdalena Ranger District.
Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Campground Closure Order #03-03-03-26-01
Agency alert covering Magdalena Ranger District · Order 03-03-03-26-01 · USFS · Magdalena Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Magdalena Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Ryan Hill is a hard hike in the Magdalena Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in northern New Mexico. The route is an out-and-back of about 16 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,821 feet from the low point at 6,445 feet to the high point at 8,807 feet. It is open year-round and is suitable for horses and bikes on its natural surface. The Ryan Hill Trail (17) lies about half a mile away, and the Sixmile Trail (14) and Timber Peak are each about a mile off. Water Canyon Campground is roughly 2.8 miles away for those who want to stay overnight.
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