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New Mexico
12.9 mi
Distance
4,061 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Cold Spring
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Cold Spring is a challenging 12.95-mile trail featuring nearly 4,100 feet of elevation gain, making it a rewarding backcountry experience in New Mexico. This hard-difficulty hike takes you through varied terrain with significant elevation changes, offering hikers a full day of sustained climbing and descent. The trail's name suggests reliable water sources, a valuable feature for longer New Mexico hikes in this region.
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