Distance

2.4 mi to summit

4.8 mi total

Elevation

8,100 ft start

Vertical

1,350 ft gain

Time

1 hr 45 min to summit

3 hr 15 min total

Wahoo Peak is located north of NM-59. Trailhead: Junction of CDT (#74) & FR-4052S; (N33.5889, W107.8136). The road to the trailhead requires a high clearance vehicle (assuming dry road conditions) although HC 4WD is recommended. To get to the trailhead: from NM-59 turn north onto a signed FR-521, drive about 6.2 miles to FR-107. (the sign is hard to read; 2016 forest map labels the road as 4052M). Take FR-107 for about 8.6 miles, turn right (west) onto FR-4052S and go about 7/10 mile. The trailhead is not signed or obvious except for plants being beaten down. Look for a small pile of basketball size rocks on the left. There's also a small CDT trail marker on a tree to your right in the distance near fence opening. The hike: To get to Wahoo, take the CDT trail which is faint starting out but becomes more obvious. The trail will climb a hill, gaining over 500 ft. At about the 7/10 mile point the trail will split. The CDT will veer north. Trail #60, which heads to Wahoo Peak, continues west following the fence line. You have to look closely to see the trail. The key: follow the fence line. When the trail changes direction, again, follow the fence line. At the bottom of a drainage you will see another fence. It's at that point that you leave the trail and bushwhack NE up the mountain for about 4/10 mile to the summit. There's a benchmarker and a metal rod. NOTE: The forest roads have some very rough spots. FR-4052M (now signed as FR-107) may even discourage you as it has some large ruts and steep sections. I found the original FR-107 to be better. If you look at a forest map you will see its at the end of FR-521 (national forest land ends) and a gate blocks further access due to the Adobe Ranch (private land). No sign marking the old FR-107 road. Something else. Have a detailed forest map as the road network can be confusing. All the roads were well worn (hunters) so following the most obvious route doesn't work.

Obstacles

road/access issues, routefinding, bushwhacking, no water source, Poor access road conditions, no signage marking the trailhead nor signs along the trail except for the CDT section.

Key gear

trekking poles, GPS device