Start
2357 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
35.20, -106.42 · rel 15593441
35.20, -106.42 · rel 15593441
Challenge Trail
17,8 km from start to finish through lakes.
New Mexico · 35.20°N ·
106.42°W
17,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
mountain_hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
25
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Cave
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Water
1× viewpoint
1× cave
Capulin Spring
Water ·
273 m off route
6,1 km
34%
Madera Overlook
viewpoint ·
409 m off route
6,1 km
34%
Tree Spring
Water ·
176 m off route
6,2 km
35%
Embudo Cave
cave ·
315 m off route
6,2 km
35%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
2357 m
–
3142 m
0 km
8,9 km
17,8 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2593 m elevation
Halfway
2656 m elevation
Three quarters
2972 m elevation
Finish
3142 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Challenge Trail is 17.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Challenge Trail takes approximately 4h 26min to complete.
No, Challenge Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Challenge Trail starts near coordinates 35.183, -106.3887.
Challenge Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Challenge Trail is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.