2.0 mi from the trailheadCapilla Peak
Campground
13.4 mi out & back · 4,212 ft gain · 9,338 ft high point · Very hard
Via New Canyon, Manzano Crest, and the Grand Enchantment Trail (5.3 mi)
In Cibola National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service
Gavilan is a 13.4 mile out and back in Cibola National Forest using New Canyon and Manzano Crest, reaching 9,338 feet with Osha Peak along and Capilla Peak nearby.
4,212 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.
Campground
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