Manzano Crest Trail

Hiking Very hard Mosca Peak, New Mexico
Directions to trailhead
Distance31.49 km
Elevation gain1854 m
Elevation loss1909 m
Estimated time11 h 30 min
Altitude maximum3071 m
Altitude minimum2503 m
TypeLoop
DifficultyVery hard
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About this trail

31.49 km loop hiking starting from Mosca Peak.

This hike includes 10 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 2113 m across 19.63 km, with an average slope of 10.8%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 399 m): +38 m over 259 m, average slope 14.7%
  • Climb 2 (at km 8.39 km): +328 m over 2.43 km, average slope 13.5%
  • Climb 3 (at km 12.11 km): +33 m over 560 m, average slope 5.9%
  • Climb 4 (at km 16.21 km): +169 m over 1.31 km, average slope 12.9%
  • Climb 5 (at km 19.99 km): +100 m over 1.31 km, average slope 7.6%
  • Climb 6 (at km 29.80 km): +312 m over 3.37 km, average slope 9.3%
  • Climb 7 (at km 33.78 km): +122 m over 1.36 km, average slope 9.0%
  • Climb 8 (at km 45.45 km): +611 m over 5.45 km, average slope 11.2%
  • Climb 9 (at km 57.20 km): +214 m over 1.69 km, average slope 12.7%
  • Climb 10 (at km 61.03 km): +186 m over 1.89 km, average slope 9.8%
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