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OSM map layer · LineString
35.21, -106.45 · rel 18881073
35.21, -106.45 · rel 18881073
Royce's Trail
A 1,0 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in New Mexico.
Loop walk
start = finish · New Mexico
1,0km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
23
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
2× viewpoint
Tombstone
summit ·
388 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Chimney
summit ·
278 m off route
0,4 km
40%
The Sentinel
summit ·
198 m off route
0,7 km
72%
Sandia Peak
viewpoint ·
101 m off route
1,0 km
100%
Sandia Crest
summit ·
103 m off route
1,0 km
100%
Upper La Cueva Canyon, La Luz Overlook
viewpoint ·
182 m off route
1,0 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Royce's Trail is 1.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Royce's Trail takes approximately 16 min to complete.
Yes, Royce's Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Royce's Trail starts near coordinates 35.2169, -106.453.
Royce's Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Royce's Trail is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.