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Gold Hill Loop — Carson National Forest

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Gold Hill Loop — Carson National Forest

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Gold Hill Loop — Carson National Forest

05:59

17.1km

1,000m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Columbine-Hondo Wilderness

Carson National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.33 km

Wheeler Peak Trail and Gold Hill Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

The Gold Hill Trail travels northwest from this junction while the Wheeler Peak Trail continues to the southeast to Bull-of-the-Woods Meadow, Mount Walter, and Wheeler Peak.

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9.23 km

Gold Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

The summit of this 12,711-foot mountain is above the tree line and therefore provides good views of nearby mountains, including Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico.

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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

530 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

530 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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