San Mateo Peak & Blue Mountain (NM)

Socorro County, New Mexico, United States

20.7 miles (33.4 km) · 5,892 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

San Mateo Peak & Blue Mountain (NM) is a 20.7-mile loop route in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States, gaining 6,040 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.8 miles gaining 1,983 feet at an average 12.3% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.7 mi (33.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,892 ft (1,796 m)
Average gain	284 ft per mile (54 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 1,562 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.6%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about San Mateo Peak & Blue Mountain (NM)

How much elevation gain does San Mateo Peak & Blue Mountain (NM) have?

San Mateo Peak & Blue Mountain (NM) has 5,892 ft (1,796 m) of elevation gain over 20.7 miles (33.4 km). That averages 284 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is San Mateo Peak & Blue Mountain (NM)?

The difficulty score for San Mateo Peak & Blue Mountain (NM) is 18.9 of 100. That is harder than 89.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on San Mateo Peak & Blue Mountain (NM)?

The longest climb on San Mateo Peak & Blue Mountain (NM) runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 1,562 ft (476 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.6%.