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Districts : Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger
District : Trails
Trail 222 Las Dispensas Trail
 
Length: 5 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Use: Light
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Highest and Lowest Points: 8,500 feet and 7,680 feet
Trail Access: Hermit's Peak Trail and Forest Road 637
USGS Maps: El Porvenir, Rociada
Fee for Trailhead: No
Trailhead Facilities: Water and restrooms at El Porvenir Campground
Description:
Starting from the bridge at El Porvenir Trailhead, follow
the Hermit's Peak Trail 223
across the stream and back across the road through the campground.
The Hermit's Peak Trail climbs a short hill and passes through
a fence before intersecting Las Dispensas Trail. The trail
forks to the right and heads generally to the north from here
with a few twists and turns down small canyons and around
hillsides. There are several junctions with old roads and
a few small stream crossings. The trail climbs to a saddle
which provides several scenic miles of gradual descent, the
trail meets Las Dispensas road in an open meadow. Following
the road downhill to the east will bring the visitor to Las
Dispensas Cemetery within about two miles. The highest point
of this trail is between the Las Dispensas and El Porvenir.
The elevation gain and loss is approximately the same whether
you are traveling north or south. This trail makes a pleasant
and moderate day hike. |
Notes:
 Las
Dispensas Road is often impassable when wet.
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