Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35
~2 days · 28.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
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.
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.
How hard is the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 35 scores 24/100, 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 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 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.