Skyline Trail
1 days · 67.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Skyline Trail is known for
This long route through the Pecos Wilderness covers 67.1 miles and gains 13,599 feet. The sustained mileage and substantial climbing make it a strenuous backpacking trip.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 28,934 ft to 40,387 ft over 67.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 43.0 mi · 65%
- Downhill 18.0 mi · 27%
- Flat 5.2 mi · 8%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Skyline Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Skyline Trail scores 33/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Skyline Trail?
The Skyline Trail climbs roughly 13,599 ft total — about 203 ft per mile, topping out near 12,477 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from the USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails dataset (EDW), a work of the US federal government in the public domain. 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.