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New Mexico
2.0 mi
Distance
1,179 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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What's missing
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Why you'll love it
Spacenuke Trail
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Spacenuke Trail is a short, steep climb offering excellent bang-for-your-buck elevation gain in a compact 2-mile package. This trail features significant vertical relief with nearly 1,200 feet of ascent, making it an efficient workout for hikers seeking high-intensity training or those with limited time. The steep terrain and substantial gain relative to distance make this a challenging but rewarding short hike.
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