Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 36: Manzanita Mountains South
~6 days · 30.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 36: Manzanita Mountains South is known for
Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 36: Manzanita Mountains South is a 3–4-day backpacking route in New Mexico.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 21,624 ft to 24,833 ft over 30.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.4 mi · 34%
- Downhill 12.3 mi · 40%
- Flat 7.7 mi · 26%
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 36: Manzanita Mountains South?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 36: Manzanita Mountains South scores 11/100, 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 36: Manzanita Mountains South take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 36: Manzanita Mountains South in about 6 days (5 nights out) over its 30.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 36: Manzanita Mountains South?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 36: Manzanita Mountains South climbs roughly 2,103 ft total — about 69 ft per mile, topping out near 7,575 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.