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Elliot Barker Trail route map
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Elliot Barker Trail

Taos, New Mexico

7.6 mi

Distance

1,732 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 12m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Elliot Barker Trail is a challenging 7.6-mile loop located near Taos, New Mexico. With a notable elevation gain of 1,732 feet, the trail offers a rigorous hike suitable for more experienced individuals. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,877 meters, traversing a diverse landscape typical of the New Mexico high desert and forest mix.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:2,606 ft
Max:2,877 ft
528 ft
528 ft
2,606 ft2,696 ft2,787 ft2,877 ft0.0 mi1.9 mi3.8 mi5.7 mi7.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

forest settinghigh elevation vistas

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page

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