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New Mexico
5.5 mi
Distance
918 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Carson National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Deer Creek Trail #69
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Deer Creek Trail #69 is a moderate 5.5-mile out-and-back hike featuring nearly 920 feet of elevation gain through New Mexico's diverse terrain. This trail offers a rewarding day hike with steady climbing that rewards hikers with scenic creek-side views and forest canopy coverage typical of the region's riparian corridors.
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