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Black River Spring

Inside Lincoln National Forest

4.2 mi out & back · 730 ft gain · 6,855 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

Black River Spring is a 4.2 mi out and back hike in Lincoln National Forest climbing 730 ft to 6,855 ft.

Elevation

730 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.9 mi from the trailhead
Wilderness Ridge Wilderness Campground
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Out: 690 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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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: 4.2 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 730 ft round trip
High point: 6,855 ft
Low point: 6,156 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 4.2 mi and 730 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 16
Trailhead: 32.0970° N · 104.7595° W

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Weather

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Wed60°42°Sunny
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