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New Mexico
6.8 mi
Distance
535 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Lucero
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The Lucero Trail offers a moderate day hike through the New Mexico landscape with steady elevation gain and scenic views of the surrounding terrain. This 6.85-mile route provides a rewarding climb with approximately 535 feet of elevation gain, making it accessible to hikers seeking a half-day adventure. The trail showcases typical high desert and piñon-juniper forest characteristics of the region.
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