Manzano Peak Trail

NM, USA

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 2,131 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Manzano Peak Trail is a 8.5-mile loop route in NM, USA, gaining 2,131 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,121 feet at an average 9.3% grade. Only 38% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,131 ft (649 m)
Average gain	251 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 2,025 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.1%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Manzano Peak Trail

How much elevation gain does Manzano Peak Trail have?

Manzano Peak Trail has 2,131 ft (649 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 251 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Manzano Peak Trail?

The difficulty score for Manzano Peak Trail is 20.1 of 100. That is harder than 90.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Manzano Peak Trail?

The longest climb on Manzano Peak Trail runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 2,025 ft (617 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.1%.