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Elevation from Los Alamos (New Mexico) to Trinidad (Colorado)
Max elevation: 7819 ft / 2383 m
Min elevation: 5564 ft / 1696 m
Elevation change: 2255 ft / 687 m
Min elevation: 5564 ft / 1696 m
Elevation change: 2255 ft / 687 m
Max grade: 8.1%
Min grade: -6.3%
Steepness score: 118 + 812 + 7475 + 7 = 8413
Min grade: -6.3%
Steepness score: 118 + 812 + 7475 + 7 = 8413
Distance: 227.83 mi / 366.65 km
Travel Time: 3 hours 40 mins
Travel Time: 3 hours 40 mins
| Difficulty | % Grade | |
| Easiest | <5% | |
| Easy | 5-10% | |
| Moderate | 10-15% | |
| Difficult | 15-20% | |
| Very Difficult | >20% |
Make sure you double check everything if you're planning a road trip.
Elevation data comes from different sources and may not reflect true
driving conditions, so talk to other RVers if you're concerned about
steep grades.
Note that this route shows high grade, which may be due to a bridge or unusual land feature. Land elevation may be different than road elevation, so always check any spikes in elevation or grade. If you're planning to drive in the winter and you want to avoid snow, check the road conditions from Los Alamos (New Mexico) to Trinidad (Colorado). You can also view a 3-D map of Los Alamos (New Mexico) elevation or Trinidad (Colorado) elevation.
These are some of the possible highways along this route. Use the GPS in your car to verify all driving directions. If you're looking for campgrounds along the way, search for RV parks between Los Alamos (New Mexico) and Trinidad (Colorado).
NM 502 | 15 mi / 24 km |
US 285 | 19 mi / 31 km |
 | 192 mi / 309 km |
