5.2 mi from the trailheadPonderosa Group Campground
Campground · New Mexico
3.0 mi out & back · 773 ft gain · 8,149 ft high point · Moderate
From Mitchell Trailhead via Mitchell and Perimeter (0.5 mi)
New Mexico · OpenStreetMap contributors
This 3.0-mile out and back route from Mitchell Trailhead reaches a viewpoint on LA Mountain at 8,149 feet near Thanksgiving Rock.
773 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. Download the trail and feature data.
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