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Iron

Inside Gila National Forest
Camp 1 mi away

1.2 mi one way · 726 ft climb · 7,045 ft high point · Easy

In Gila National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Iron trail climbs 726 feet through Gila National Forest near Kingston.

Elevation

726 ft of gain and 48 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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1.4 mi from the trailhead
Kingston Campground
Campground · New Mexico

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13 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Kingston, New Mexico

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 726 ft
Descent: 48 ft
High point: 7,045 ft
Low point: 6,342 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 32.9075° N · 107.7207° W

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4.8 mi from the trailhead

Iron Creek Campground

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Signal

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Weather

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