Proposed CDT: Doug's Gate to LS Mesa

NM, USA

6.2 miles (10.0 km) · 731 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Proposed CDT: Doug's Gate to LS Mesa is a 6.2 mile point-to-point route located in NM, USA. The route climbs 731 feet and descends 1,042 feet. The longest climb spans 1.1 miles with 670 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 123 feet per mile. 78% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 10.7 puts it in the top 33.56% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring NM.