This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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4,295 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-747 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-739 ft
Altitude change
6,727 ft
Altitude min
7,466 ft
Altitude start
6,729 ft
Altitude end
-17.2%
Grade
-51.2%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
3,917 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat

La Junta Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The trail is closed due to unsafe conditions. Use Little Arsenic or Big Arsenic to access the gorge.

Disclaimer

Closed due to unsafe trail conditions.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is La Junta Upper located?
      La Junta Upper is located in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Questa, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.65753, -105.68536.
      ▼ How hard is La Junta Upper?
      La Junta Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 17.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for La Junta Upper?
      La Junta Upper has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 747 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,727 ft to 7,466 ft.
      ▼ Is La Junta Upper a point to point trail?
      La Junta Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is La Junta Upper?
      La Junta Upper is 4,295 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on La Junta Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on La Junta Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access La Junta Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to La Junta Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike La Junta Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 13 minutes to hike La Junta Upper. The trail is 4,295 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is La Junta Upper?
      La Junta Upper is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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