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New Mexico
1.8 mi
Distance
7,865 ft
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West Boundary
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West Boundary is a challenging high-altitude trail that gains nearly 8,000 feet of elevation over less than two miles, making it one of New Mexico's most intense short hikes. This expert-level route demands excellent fitness and acclimatization, rewarding hikers with dramatic elevation change and access to alpine terrain. The steep gradient and significant elevation gain create a strenuous but direct ascent through varied New Mexico mountain ecosystems.
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