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High Desert Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Gallup, New Mexico · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of High Desert Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about High Desert Trail
This is an amazing place. Just a few minutes off the highway so that’s a huge plus, that’s actually perfect for traveling. Better than a rest stop but not having a travel hours out-of-the-way. The hike is amazing, rugged. I’ll probably stop here anytime I come through!
This place is fantastic! Fun hiking trail. Beautiful views. Very fun, moderate trail. Took the dogs with and we had a blast!!! I think taking up biking out here would be so much fun!!
One of the best trails in gallup i perfer riding my bike but walking is just as fun make sure you don't leave your dogs at home!
It was a good walk. Nice breezy day. It made the Summer sun not seem so hot. I wish the online description of the trail was clearer. We didn't walk the whole thing. Apparently there's a new Trail that's not on the trail sign. Can't say for sure. The parking is very remote.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking lot is a little rustic no facilities.”
“Not wide enough for a stroller or a wheelchair.”
Plan your run at High Desert Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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