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Strip Mine

Inside Cibola National Forest

2.2 mi one way · 687 ft climb · 6,307 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Strip Mine covers 2.2 miles and 687 feet in Cibola National Forest. Very difficult terrain.

Elevation

687 ft of gain and 32 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.1 mi from the trailhead
Las Huertas Picnic Site
Campground · New Mexico

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

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: 2.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 687 ft
Descent: 32 ft
High point: 6,307 ft
Low point: 5,651 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Trailhead: 35.2959° N · 106.4596° W

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6.0 mi from the trailhead

Capulin Spring Picnic Site

Campground · New Mexico

6.0 mi from the trailhead

Nine Mile Picnic Site

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6 mi from you

La Luz to Crest Route

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
4,586 ft of climbing

7.0 mi one way · 4,586 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

North Crest Trail

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
4,844 ft of climbing

10.5 mi one way · 4,844 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
5,244 ft of climbing

8.7 mi one way · 5,244 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Sandia Mountain Wilderness
Tops out at 10,635 ft

3.3 mi loop · 993 ft climb

Sandia Mountain Wilderness · Camp 2 mi away

South Crest Trail

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
5,981 ft of climbing

19.3 mi of trails · 5,981 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

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Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good
AT&TLTE · Fair
T-Mobile5G · Excellent

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Sun81°57°Sunny
Mon80°61°Mostly Sunny
Tue75°58°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed69°57°Rain Showers
Thu71°58°Rain Showers Likely
Fri71°58°Rain Showers Likely
Sat74°Chance Rain Showers

Sun: Sunny · wind 0 to 10 mph W

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