18.2 mi
Distance
3,809 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
South Ponil Creek and Santa Claus Canyon is a loop trail in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 18 miles long and gains 3,809 feet. The nearest town is Ute Park, New Mexico, about 5 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 | 2,154 ft |
| High point | 9.0 mi | 2,763 ft |
| End | 18.2 mi | 2,154 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ute Park, NM · about 5 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.
Hart Peak via Ponil Turnaround
Ponil Staff Camp to Dean Cow Staff Camp
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Dean Cow Staff Camp to Harlan Staff Camp
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Harlan Staff Camp to Ute Gulch to Lower Sawmill Trail Camp
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