Turquoise Trail Campground
Hiking business nearby (~10 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
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New Mexico
0.1 mi
Distance
7,550 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
Ponderosa Loop Trail
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The Ponderosa Loop Trail is an exceptionally steep alpine route featuring dramatic elevation gain in a very short distance. This challenging ascent through ponderosa pine forests offers rewarding high-elevation views and access to subalpine terrain, making it ideal for hikers seeking an intense cardiovascular workout in a compact package.
Ponderosa Loop Trail
~0 min drive
Steep alpine loop through ponderosa pines with extreme elevation gain.
Ponderosa
~1 min drive
Steep 2.3-mile climb gaining 7,730 ft through ponderosa pine forest.
Turkey Trot
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.26-mile loop through piñon-juniper forest with steady elevation gain.
Cairnival
~0 min drive
Extreme alpine scramble with 7,561 ft gain in 0.3 miles.
Ponderosa
~1 min drive
Easy woodland walk through ponderosa pine forest near Ponderosa, NM.
South Ponderosa Leg
~1 min drive
Short ponderosa forest connector in New Mexico.
Oak Flat
~1 min drive
Quick, easy walk through Oak Flat area.
Easy Pickin'
~1 min drive
Steep 0.55-mile alpine climb with extreme elevation gain.
Ponderosa (05064)
~1 min drive
Easy 0.54-mile walk through ponderosa pine forest.
Trail System
~2 min drive
Extreme vertical gain trail system with 7,688 ft elevation in 0.11 miles.
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Turquoise Trail Campground
Hiking business nearby (~10 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet