Distance
1.7 mi to summit
3.4 mi total
Elevation
8,180 ft start
Vertical
900 ft gain
Time
1 hr 0 min to summit
2 hr 0 min total
I accessed the mountain from forest road 870 which is east of the highpoint (the backside of the mountain). The advantage is a higher starting elevation. The negative is getting there as it involves using several forest roads, from NM-32: FR-93, FR-17 and FR-870. 870 is the worst, it requires a high-clearance vehicle at a minimum assuming dry conditions. Also, FR-870 is not signed. To avoid confusion, best to use the 2016 forest service map.
Route name
out-and-back
Obstacles
road/access issues, bushwhacking, blowdowns, snow on route
Key gear
trekking poles, GPS device
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