New Mexico · Hiking

Six Mile Trail

3.5 mi
round trip
653 ft
climb
6,906 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Six Mile Trail is a 7-mile out-and-back hike in New Mexico, with a moderate climb of 653 feet from a low point of 6,235 feet to a high of 6,906 feet. The nearest town is Luis Lopez, about 10 miles away. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at about 7,000 feet show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 75°F, while July and August bring the most wet days. The Grand Enchantment Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and South Canyon Road is about 1.7 miles off. Climbers can find the North Face and Waterfall Wall areas roughly 3.5 miles away, and Water Canyon Campground is about 4.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Six Mile Trail

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 17°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      49° / 21°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 25°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 31°

      2 wet

    5. May

      72° / 40°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 49°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 56°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 54°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 46°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 34°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 23°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Augustine 2e, NM, 33 mi away at 7,000 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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