5.6 miles
Distance
1,375 ft
Climb
-417 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Crest Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Gila Wilderness
    Silver City, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #182
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Late Spring to early winter. Depends on snowfall amounts on the access roads and trails.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This trail was in a severe burn. Although this trail is cleared every year, expect to find logs on the trail. And the logs that are still standing are falling fast. Be aware when using this trail and definitely dont use it in high winds or adverse weather.

Access Info

Access is from the Sandy Point Trailhead.
There is likely water at Bead Spring (about 1.8 miles in) and Seasonal water at Hummingbird Spring (about 5.2 miles in). Note that Hummingbird Spring is about 1/4 mile off of Hummingbird Saddle near the Whitewater Trail # 207.

Disclaimer

Be aware of falling trees and extra trees fallen on the trail.

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More Stats for Crest Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    958 ft
  • Altitude min
    9,161 ft
  • Altitude start
    9,161 ft
  • Altitude end
    10,118 ft
  • Grade
    3.2%
  • Grade max
    -19%
  • Grade min
    31.1%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,276 ft
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      Jun 2, 2024 @ 2:21pm
      Jun 2, 2024
      		 reporter The trail was logged at the end of May 2024. Be aware that this is in a severe burn area so many logs may be still falling on the trail.
      May 16, 2024 @ 2:59pm
      May 16, 2024
      		 reporter
      Mar 16, 2024 @ 1:43pm
      Mar 16, 2024
      		 reporter
      Jan 18, 2024 @ 11:18am
      Jan 18, 2024
      		 be slippery or muddy- - Take care!
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