Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass Trail
Philmont Scout Ranch, Colfax County, NM
Out-and-back trail in Philmont Scout Ranch, Colfax County, NM. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.9 mi (17.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,415 ft (736 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 45 min
- High point
- 9,275 ft (2,827 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Shaefers Pass Camp 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Peak: Shaefers Peak 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Dog Head Rock 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Tooth Ridge Camp 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from start
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Questions about Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass Trail
How long is Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass Trail?
Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass Trail is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 45 min. It climbs 2,415 ft (736 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,275 ft (2,827 m).
How hard is Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (60% under trees).
What can you do on Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Ponderosa Park - Shaefers Pass 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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