Turquoise Trail Campground
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New Mexico
0.8 mi
Distance
7,871 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Cibola National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Oak Flat
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Oak Flat is a short but steep alpine trail gaining nearly 8,000 feet of elevation in less than a mile, making it one of New Mexico's most intense elevation challenges. This expert-level route ascends through mixed conifer forest with dramatic vertical relief, offering hikers a serious cardiovascular test and stunning high-altitude views. The extreme elevation gain-to-distance ratio demands excellent fitness and acclimatization.
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Turquoise Trail Campground
Hiking business nearby (~10 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet