1.9 mi from the trailheadGallo Campground
Campground · New Mexico
3.9 mi one way · 826 ft climb · 6,656 ft high point · Moderate
In Chaco Culture National Historical Park · New Mexico · National Park Service
South Mesa Trail reaches Chaco Canyon in 3.9 miles one way through Chaco Culture National Historical Park, gaining 826 feet.
826 ft of gain and 810 ft of descent.
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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.
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