Grand Enchantment Trail
Cibola National Forest, Socorro County, NM
Point-to-point trail in Cibola National Forest, Socorro County, NM. Hiking.
- Distance
- 433.6 mi (697.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 49,859 ft (15,197 m)
- Est. Time
- 164 hr 55 min
- High point
- 10,656 ft (3,248 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Spring 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pondorosa Point 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Cañon La Cueva Overlook 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Peak: The Thumb 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bodhi Tree 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Upper La Cueva Canyon, La Luz Overlook 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Sandia Peak 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Peak: Sandia Crest 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Trailhead: Crest Trailhead 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: The Washout 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Crinoid Fossils 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Crinoid Fossils 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Southern Sandias Overlook 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pino Canyon Overlook 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from start
- Spring: South Sandia Spring 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from start
- Cave 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Travertine Falls 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: Canyon Estates Trailhead 23 mi (37.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Tijeras Canyon Historical Marker 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from start
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Questions about Grand Enchantment Trail
How long is Grand Enchantment Trail?
Grand Enchantment Trail is 433.6 mi (697.9 km) long. Most people take about 164 hr 55 min. It climbs 49,859 ft (15,197 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,656 ft (3,248 m).
How hard is Grand Enchantment Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Enchantment Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway Parking. 17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Enchantment Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 7.9 mi (12.8 km), 9.5 mi (15.2 km), 63.1 mi (101.6 km). 15 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Grand Enchantment Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (42% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Enchantment Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Grand Enchantment Trail?
7 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Grand Enchantment Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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