Cloudcroft via Silver Lake

The NM rises 18.9km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 559m to 2,738m. The average gradient of 3% disguises ramps of 7.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The summit at 2,738m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in New Mexico, United-states.