Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Gavilan Trail
Hiking
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This Highlight goes through a protected area
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Manzano Mountain Wilderness
Tips
Jamie S.
August 3, 2024
Hiking
Gavilan Trail is a relatively short (.8 miles one way) but incredibly scenic out-and-back trail by the trailhead for the southern Manzano Crest Trail and the Capilla Peak Campground. The trail climbs steadily through the trees, with increasingly good views of the surrounding mountains as you draw closer to the top. The trail ends at a HawkWatch Observation Point, where migrating raptors and other birds are tracked, making this trail popular with bird enthusiasts.
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Embark on an easy hike along the Gavilan Trail, a pleasant route through the natural landscape of the Cibola National Forest. This trail offers gentle terrain, making it accessible for…
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Informations
Distance 837 m
Uphill 20 m
Downhill 40 m
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