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New Mexico
19.5 mi
Distance
2,151 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
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Why you'll love it
Blue Bell Ridge
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Blue Bell Ridge is a challenging 19.51-mile backcountry trek that rewards experienced hikers with expansive ridge-line views and high-altitude terrain. With nearly 2,200 feet of elevation gain spread across the distance, this trail offers a moderate-to-strenuous day hike or backpacking opportunity through New Mexico's diverse landscape. The ridge traverse provides excellent vistas of the surrounding peaks and valleys characteristic of the region.
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