Name | Manzanita Canyon Trail | |
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Summary | This trail provides access to Lobo Peak, Flag Mountain, Gold Hill and to the proposed Columbine/Hondo Wilderness Study Area | |
Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
Distance (Total) | 8.4 miles / 13.5 km | |
Elevation Gain | 3,600 feet / 1,097 meters | |
Minimum Elevation | 8,400 feet / 2,560 meters | |
Maximum Elevation | 12,000 feet / 3,658 meters | |
Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
Things To See | - Canyon - Woods | |
Difficulty | Strenuous | |
Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
Nearby Town | Taos, New Mexico, United States | |
Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/recreation/trails/trail-descriptions/trail_manzanita.shtml | |
Permit Required | No | |
Trail Map |
Mixed conifers characterize this 4.2 mile trail located on the south facing slope of the Rio Hondo Canyon. The trail, which follows the Manzanita Canyon bottom most of the way climbs steadily, gaining 3,600 feet in elevation. For this reason, avalanche hazard during the winter and early spring is a special consideration. Water is available for the entire length of the canyon, but is not recommended for drinking without proper treatment. For short trips, take a supply of water from home or domestic source. Day hiking, backpacking, pack and saddle as well as back country camping is permitted along the entire length of the trail. If you pack it in, please pack it out. Motorized vehicle use is not permitted.
This trail provides access to Lobo Peak, Flag Mountain, Gold Hill and to the proposed Columbine/Hondo Wilderness Study Area. Trail 58 and Trail 61 come to a junction at the ridge and leads right into Lobo Peak Trail 57. Lobo Peak, elevation 12,115 feet, provides the visitor a magnificent view of the Wheeler Peak Area and the expansive valleys below.
Two miles northwest (up the road) from Upper Cuchilla Campground, located on State Highway 150, the road to Taos Ski Valley. Very limited parking available at the trailhead.
Latitude | 36.5749392699 degrees / 36° 34.496' / 36° 34' 29.78" |
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Longitude | -105.5069446564 degrees / -105° 30.417' / -105° 30' 25.00" |
Created by Nick on 01/10/2008 |
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