Start
2282 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
35.92, -106.32 · rel 16357677
35.92, -106.32 · rel 16357677
Guaje Ridge/Perimeter Loop
A 17,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in New Mexico.
Loop walk
start = finish · New Mexico
17,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
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
Thanksgiving Rock
summit ·
48 m off route
17,2 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
2163 m
–
2699 m
0 km
8,6 km
17,2 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2556 m elevation
Halfway
2489 m elevation
Three quarters
2201 m elevation
Finish
2309 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
Guaje Ridge/Perimeter Loop is 17.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Guaje Ridge/Perimeter Loop takes approximately 4h 17min to complete.
Yes, Guaje Ridge/Perimeter Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Guaje Ridge/Perimeter Loop starts near coordinates 35.9035, -106.3265.
Guaje Ridge/Perimeter Loop is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Guaje Ridge/Perimeter Loop is maintained and managed by Los Alamos County.