Hard

La Luz Trail

New Mexico

Distance14 mi
Est. time~6 hr 31 min
Elevation gain3,700 ft
RouteOut & back
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La Luz Trail is a hard 14-mile out & back hike in New Mexico with about 3,700 ft of elevation gain. the big climb up the Sandias west face.

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