5.3 mi from the trailheadCEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias)
Campground · New Mexico

15.4 mi out & back · 4,048 ft gain · 11,521 ft high point · Very hard
Via Crest (7.0 mi)
In Lincoln National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service
This 15.4-mile out and back hike summits Lookout Mountain in Lincoln National Forest, climbing 4,048 feet with views from a viewpoint destination near Buck Mountain, Monjeau Peak, and Granite Knob.
4,048 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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