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Bear Caves Camp

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Fowler Pass (2,868 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in New Mexico, United States of America

2.4 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
Trail PeakSummits & peaks

mountain in New Mexico, United States of America

5.7 km · ~34 min driveDirections ↗
B-24 WingAttractions6.6 km · ~40 min driveDirections ↗
Lovers LeapAttractions12.7 km · ~76 min driveDirections ↗
Lover's Leap TrailheadTrails & trailheads14.2 km · ~85 min driveDirections ↗
Inspiration PointAttractions17.6 km · ~106 min driveDirections ↗
U U Bar RanchParks & play17.7 km · ~106 min driveDirections ↗
Urraca Mesa (2,616 m)
Urraca Mesa (2,616 m)Summits & peaks

Urraca Mesa is a large mesa located in Colfax County in northern New Mexico, U.S., on the property of Philmont Scout Ranch. It reaches an elevation of 8,594 feet (2,619 m).

18.2 km · ~109 min driveDirections ↗
Zastrow TrailheadTrails & trailheads20.2 km · ~121 min driveDirections ↗
Abreu TrailheadTrails & trailheads21 km · ~126 min driveDirections ↗
Philmont Scout Ranch
Philmont Scout RanchParks & play

Philmont Scout Ranch is a ranch located in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States, near the village of Cimarron. Donated by oil baron Waite Phillips, the ranch is owned by Scouting America. It is a high adventure base where crews of Scouts and Venturers take part in backpacking treks and other outdoor activities. The ranch covers nearly 220 square miles (570 km2) of wilderness in the Sangre de C

49.4 km · ~162 min driveDirections ↗

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