5.3 mi from the trailheadCEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias)
Campground · New Mexico
10.4 mi out & back · 2,538 ft gain · 9,296 ft high point · Very hard
Via Crest (1.5 mi)
In Lincoln National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service
This 10.4-mile out and back in Lincoln National Forest via the Crest Trail climbs 2,538 feet.
2,538 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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