Challenge Trail

Distance: 22.9 Km
Elevation gain: 243 m
Maximum elevation: 3,244 m

Elevation loss: 1,255 m
Minimum elevation: 2,223 m

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Distance: 22.9 Km
Elevation gain: 243 m
Maximum elevation: 3,244 m

Elevation loss: 1,255 m
Minimum elevation: 2,223 m

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Name: Challenge Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Sandia Crest Scenic Hyway, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States (35.21042 -106.44872)

End: Sulphur Canyon Picnic Ground, Cienega Canyon Picnic Ground, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87008, United States (35.17269 -106.37675)

Coordinates: 35.17269 -106.44987 35.21671 -106.37672

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