
11.9 mi
Distance
2,320 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 59m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Gallegos Peak via NM 518 is a loop trail in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 12 miles long and gains 2,320 feet. The nearest town is Vadito, New Mexico, about 4 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 | 2,603 ft |
| High point | 5.9 mi | 3,185 ft |
| End | 11.9 mi | 2,603 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Vadito, NM · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Taos 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.
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail


Comales Campground
2.4 mi awayVadito, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Agua Piedra Campground
5.5 mi awayTres Ritos, NM
Check official pricing46 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Agua Piedra Campground and Group Shelters
6.3 mi awayNM
National Forest Reservable

Carson National Forest La Junta Canyon
8 mi awayPenasco, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Forest
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