more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
274 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:18:14
Avg time
166 ft
Altitude change
8,347 ft
Altitude min
8,598 ft
Altitude max
8,432 ft
Altitude start
8,599 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
34.6%
Grade min
3,944 ft
Distance climb
1,722 ft
Distance down
912 ft
Distance flat
00:18:14
Avg time

Cloud-Climbing Trestle Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cloudcroft
    , New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #5001
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #278744 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #167148 in Trail Running
    • #6089 in Hiking
    • #25192 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,730 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #1,270 in Trail Running
    • #105 in Hiking
    • #630 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Hike out to see the old historic trail trestle bridge.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cloud-Climbing Trestle located?
      Cloud-Climbing Trestle is located in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Cloudcroft trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.96324, -105.74788.
      ▼ How hard is Cloud-Climbing Trestle?
      Cloud-Climbing Trestle is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cloud-Climbing Trestle?
      Cloud-Climbing Trestle has 274 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,347 ft to 8,598 ft.
      ▼ Is Cloud-Climbing Trestle a point to point trail?
      Cloud-Climbing Trestle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cloud-Climbing Trestle?
      Cloud-Climbing Trestle is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cloud-Climbing Trestle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cloud-Climbing Trestle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cloud-Climbing Trestle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cloud-Climbing Trestle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cloud-Climbing Trestle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Cloud-Climbing Trestle. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cloud-Climbing Trestle?
      Cloud-Climbing Trestle is a very popular trail. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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