The Thumb
Mountain in New Mexico · 10,108 ft
The hike up The Thumb
The route starts at CREST — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is The Thumb?
The Thumb is 10,108 ft above sea level and lies in New Mexico. Its prominence is 167 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up The Thumb?
From CREST it is about 1.5 mi one way with 427 ft of ascent. Expect around 2 h 13 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for The Thumb?
The nearest parking is CREST (northeast of the peak) — 1.5 mi on foot · ↑ 427 ft · about 2 h 13 min round trip. Alternative: Ellis Upper Parking Lot (northeast of the peak) (about 2.3 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log The Thumb in Conquer?
Yes — The Thumb is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer The Thumb in the app
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