How long is Wheeler Peak?

8.5 miles, out & back, with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain — roughly 4 hr 20 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Wheeler Peak?

It's rated Hard. New Mexicos high point at 13,161 ft

Where is Wheeler Peak?

Wheeler Peak is in New Mexico. New Mexicos high point at 13,161 ft

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Wheeler Peak

New Mexico

Distance8.5 mi

Est. time~4 hr 20 min

Elevation gain↗ 3,000 ft

RouteOut & back

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Wheeler Peak is a hard 8.5-mile out & back hike in New Mexico with about 3,000 ft of elevation gain. New Mexicos high point at 13,161 ft.

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