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Vick's Peak via Shipman Trail (#50) route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Vick's Peak via Shipman Trail (#50)

Monticello, New Mexico

12.2 mi

Distance

4,757 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 23m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Vick's Peak via Shipman Trail (#50) is an out-and-back trail in Cibola National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Socorro County, New Mexico. It is 12 miles long and gains 4,757 feet. The nearest town is Winston, New Mexico, about 21 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,251 ft
Max:3,118 ft
Gain:1,691 ft
Loss:1,691 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,251 ft and 3,118 ft across 12.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,251 ft2,540 ft2,829 ft3,118 ft0.0 mi3.0 mi6.1 mi9.1 mi12.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,251 ft
High point6.1 mi3,118 ft
End12.2 mi2,251 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Winston, NM · about 21 mi away
County:
Socorro County, NM
Jurisdiction:
Cibola National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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