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New Mexico
15.6 mi
Distance
2,790 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Grand Enchantment Trail
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The Grand Enchantment Trail is a challenging high-desert traverse that showcases New Mexico's diverse landscapes, from piñon-juniper forests to open ridgelines with expansive views. This 15.57-mile segment demands significant elevation gain of 2,790 feet, testing endurance across varied terrain typical of the state's enchanting backcountry. The trail rewards hikers with solitude and panoramic vistas of the surrounding high desert plateau country.
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