Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 32: San Lorenzo Canyon landscape

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Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 32: San Lorenzo Canyon

~6 days · 27.4 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance27.4 mi
Days out6
Elevation gain2,405 ft
Gain / mile88 ft
High point6,591 ft
Difficulty index12/100

What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 32: San Lorenzo Canyon is known for

Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 32: San Lorenzo Canyon is a 3–4-day backpacking route in New Mexico.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 32: San Lorenzo Canyon on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 15,404 ft to 21,591 ft over 27.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 18.0 mi · 66%
  • Downhill 4.8 mi · 18%
  • Flat 4.4 mi · 16%

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 32: San Lorenzo Canyon?

12 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 32: San Lorenzo Canyon 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 32: San Lorenzo Canyon take?

Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 32: San Lorenzo Canyon in about 6 days (5 nights out) over its 27.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 32: San Lorenzo Canyon?

The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 32: San Lorenzo Canyon climbs roughly 2,405 ft total — about 88 ft per mile, topping out near 6,591 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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