Yellowstone Route

Yellowstone Route is a moderate, out-and-back hike in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness, part of the Mountainair Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico. The route climbs from a low point of 7,273 feet to a high of 9,149 feet over a total distance of about 3.7 miles. It gains roughly 1,865 feet, so plan on a steady uphill and a return that adds to the same total. The trail sits within designated wilderness, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The short distance between the route and other trails makes it easy to pair with a longer outing in the area. Bosque is about 0.4 miles away, and the Vigil Trail is about 0.6 miles away. Several other options lie close by. The Encino Trail is about 1.1 miles away, and Fourth of July Campground is about 2.2 miles away for an overnight stay. Climbers can find Radical Wall about 7.2 miles away.