
5.9 mi
Distance
1,138 ft
Elev. Gain
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Chase Canyon to Indian Writings Trail is a point-to-point trail in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 5.9 miles long and gains 1,138 feet. The nearest town is Cimarron, New Mexico, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,185 ft |
| High point | 4.0 mi | 2,400 ft |
| End | 5.9 mi | 2,294 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cimarron, NM · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Colfax County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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