Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 30: Milligan Hills
~3 days · 17.6 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 30: Milligan Hills is known for
Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 30: Milligan Hills is a 2-day backpacking route in New Mexico.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 20,453 ft to 24,682 ft over 17.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.1 mi · 40%
- Downhill 7.9 mi · 45%
- Flat 2.5 mi · 14%
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 30: Milligan Hills?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 30: Milligan Hills scores 12/100, 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 30: Milligan Hills take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 30: Milligan Hills in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 17.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 30: Milligan Hills?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 30: Milligan Hills climbs roughly 2,224 ft total — about 126 ft per mile, topping out near 7,523 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.