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New Mexico
4.0 mi
Distance
2,166 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Sander's Ridge
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Sander's Ridge offers a moderately challenging ascent through New Mexico's high country terrain, gaining over 2,100 feet across 4 miles of scenic ridgeline hiking. This trail rewards hikers with expansive views and the satisfaction of significant elevation gain in a relatively compact distance. The ridge setting provides excellent vistas and typically features the diverse flora and fauna characteristic of New Mexico's mid-to-high elevation ecosystems.
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