Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak landscape

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Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak

~4 days · 19.3 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance19.3 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain2,474 ft
Gain / mile128 ft
High point8,701 ft
Difficulty index13/100

What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak is known for

Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak is a 2–3-day backpacking route in New Mexico.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 24,606 ft to 28,202 ft over 19.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 8.6 mi · 46%
  • Downhill 7.8 mi · 42%
  • Flat 2.2 mi · 12%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak?

13 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak scores 13/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak take?

Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 19.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak?

The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 26: Dolan Peak climbs roughly 2,474 ft total — about 128 ft per mile, topping out near 8,701 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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