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New Mexico
3.1 mi
Distance
1,178 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Vigil Lake
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Vigil Lake offers a scenic alpine hike with moderate elevation gain through New Mexico's high country. This 3.15-mile trail climbs over 1,100 feet to reach a pristine mountain lake, rewarding hikers with views of surrounding peaks and subalpine meadows. The steady ascent and lake destination make this a popular choice for those seeking solitude and natural beauty in the New Mexico wilderness.
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South Azul
~3 min drive
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East Baldy
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Skyline
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Sebadilloses
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.89-mile high desert hike with steady elevation gain.
Rito Perro
~6 min drive
Easy 2.88-mile foothills walk with 465 ft elevation gain.
