Johnson Hill View
Total Miles
4.8
Elevation
1,579.40 ft
Duration
0.25 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
As this route climbs Johnson Hill, it follows the National Historical Trail the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. This translates to The Royal Road of the Interior Land. It was also known as the Silver Route. It is a 1,590-mile road between Mexico City and San Juan Pueblo (Ohkay Owingeh), New Mexico. Travelers used this trail over 280 years from 1598 to 1882.
Photos of Johnson Hill View
Difficulty
The road has numerous curves to be cautious on but there are no large or difficult obstacles.
History
This route travels along the southern border of the Veranito Wilderness Study area. Johnson or Gordy's Hill is a 9,000 acre SxS, ATV and dirt bike area. It was given the nickname Gordy's Hill after Gordy Hicks a politician in nearby Socorro. He frequented the area with his sister growing up in the 1950s and worked to preserve it.
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