Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 27: Monticello Box
~6 days · 30.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 27: Monticello Box is known for
Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 27: Monticello Box is a 3–4-day backpacking route in New Mexico.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 19,859 ft to 24,177 ft over 30.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.2 mi · 40%
- Downhill 15.2 mi · 50%
- Flat 3.1 mi · 10%
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 27: Monticello Box?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 27: Monticello Box scores 17/100, 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 27: Monticello Box take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 27: Monticello Box in about 6 days (5 nights out) over its 30.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 27: Monticello Box?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 27: Monticello Box climbs roughly 4,249 ft total — about 139 ft per mile, topping out near 7,369 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.