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New Mexico
19.1 mi
Distance
3,012 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Carson National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Ojitos
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The Ojitos Trail is a challenging 19-mile backcountry route offering solitude and expansive views across New Mexico's high desert landscape. With nearly 3,000 feet of elevation gain, this trail rewards experienced hikers with remote terrain and the opportunity to explore the rugged Ojitos area. The route traverses varied topography typical of the region's pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine ecosystems.
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