Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 29: Withington Wilderness
~3 days · 19.6 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 29: Withington Wilderness is known for
Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 29: Withington Wilderness is a 2–3-day backpacking route in New Mexico.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 22,142 ft to 32,710 ft over 19.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.0 mi · 46%
- Downhill 10.3 mi · 52%
- Flat 0.3 mi · 2%
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 29: Withington Wilderness?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 29: Withington Wilderness 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 29: Withington Wilderness take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 29: Withington Wilderness in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 19.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 29: Withington Wilderness?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 29: Withington Wilderness climbs roughly 3,550 ft total — about 181 ft per mile, topping out near 9,977 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.