Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35 landscape

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Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35

~2 days · 28.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance28.2 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain6,680 ft
Gain / mile237 ft
High point9,990 ft

What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35 is known for

Segment 35 of the Grand Enchantment Trail traverses the Manzano Mountain Wilderness southeast of Albuquerque, roughly 24 miles point-to-point along New Mexico's Manzano crest country. Parts of the tread cross old burn scars and can be faint and brushy.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35 on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 23,809 ft to 32,516 ft over 28.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.7 mi · 45%
  • Downhill 14.2 mi · 51%
  • Flat 1.2 mi · 4%

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

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35 take?

Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 28.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35?

The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35 climbs roughly 6,680 ft total — about 237 ft per mile, topping out near 9,990 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — 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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