Large loop of the High Desert Trail System
McKinley County, NM
Loop trail in McKinley County, NM. Hiking & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 269 ft (82 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 55 min
- High point
- 6,798 ft (2,072 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Questions about Large loop of the High Desert Trail System
How long is Large loop of the High Desert Trail System?
Large loop of the High Desert Trail System is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 55 min. It climbs 269 ft (82 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,798 ft (2,072 m).
How hard is Large loop of the High Desert Trail System?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Large loop of the High Desert Trail System shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Large loop of the High Desert Trail System?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking. Shared with bikes.
Is this a good week for Large loop of the High Desert Trail System?
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.
Trails near Large loop of the High Desert Trail System
- Eastern loop of High Desert Trail System McKinley County · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Northeastern portion of High Desert Trail System McKinley County · Moderate · 7.3 mi (11.8 km)
- Middle loop of High Desert Trail System McKinley County · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Western loop of High Desert Trail System McKinley County · Easy · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- Mentmore entrance to High Desert Trail System McKinley County · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Parron Trail McKinley County · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Hillside Trail McKinley County · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Yahtahey Loop McKinley County · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
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