Hike

Shortcut

Inside Lincoln National Forest
1,480 ft of climbing
Camp 4 mi away

7.6 mi out & back · 1,480 ft gain · 9,508 ft high point · Hard

Via Benson CYN, Benson CYN Spur, Benson Ridge/bluff Springs, and Schofield/benson CYN (3.3 mi)

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

About this hike

Shortcut is a 7.6-mile out and back trail using Benson Canyon, Benson Ridge/Bluff Springs, and Schofield Canyon in Lincoln National Forest.

Elevation

1,480 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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4.4 mi from the trailhead
Black Bear Group Area
Campground · New Mexico

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Out: 680 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Dirty Drawers Canyon

Map

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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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Tue49°33°Sunny
Wed50°31°Sunny
Thu49°32°Sunny
Fri49°34°Sunny
Sat44°32°Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Sun46°32°Sunny
Mon48°Sunny

Tue: Sunny · wind 2 to 6 mph NW

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Shortcut

About this hike

Elevation

Camp near here

Black Bear Group Area

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