Hillsboro & Sawyers Peaks (NM)

Grant County, New Mexico, United States

18.9 miles (30.3 km) · 3,850 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hillsboro & Sawyers Peaks (NM) is a 18.9-mile loop route in Grant County, New Mexico, United States, gaining 3,892 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.2 miles gaining 2,008 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.9 mi (30.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,850 ft (1,173 m)
Average gain	204 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 1,829 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.8%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Hillsboro & Sawyers Peaks (NM)

How much elevation gain does Hillsboro & Sawyers Peaks (NM) have?

Hillsboro & Sawyers Peaks (NM) has 3,850 ft (1,173 m) of elevation gain over 18.9 miles (30.3 km). That averages 204 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hillsboro & Sawyers Peaks (NM)?

The difficulty score for Hillsboro & Sawyers Peaks (NM) is 15.3 of 100. That is harder than 83.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hillsboro & Sawyers Peaks (NM)?

The longest climb on Hillsboro & Sawyers Peaks (NM) runs 5.1 miles (8.3 km) and gains 1,829 ft (557 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.8%.