Start
2220 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
35.90, -106.28 · rel 16357024
35.90, -106.28 · rel 16357024
Bayo Benches Loop
6,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New Mexico · 35.90°N ·
106.28°W
6,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Barranca Mesa
summit ·
367 m off route
6,2 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
2090 m
–
2220 m
0 km
3,1 km
6,2 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2140 m elevation
Halfway
2189 m elevation
Three quarters
2195 m elevation
Finish
2146 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Bayo Benches Loop is 6.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Bayo Benches Loop takes approximately 1h 33min to complete.
No, Bayo Benches Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Bayo Benches Loop starts near coordinates 35.8995, -106.2979.
Bayo Benches Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Bayo Benches Loop is maintained and managed by Los Alamos County.