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Hike Alamo Canyon Loop Trail
Alamogordo, New Mexico
-6.6 mi
/ 1205 ft gain
Alamo Canyon Loop trail is a 6.6 miles loop in the Lincoln National Forest. It is best to start the trail from the junction of TR 107 Roundup Ground trail and hike counter clock wise. There are spectacular views of the canyon and the Sacramento Mountains. There is great variety of desert flora along the trail such as sumacs, ash trees, agaves and cacti.
Salado Canyon Trail
La Luz, New Mexico
1.95 mi
/ 203 ft gain
Salado Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
Hike the Salado Canyon Trail
Salado Canyon Trail, New Mexico
3.4 mi
/ 307 ft gain
Fairly easy trail on an old railroad bed. The trail is not steep and has nice scenery. The waterfall is sall but scenic, it is nice to see soe running water in the desert.
Stark Peak and Alamo Peak
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
9.23 mi
/ 2635 ft gain
Stark Peak and Alamo Peak is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
Hike Oliver Lee State Park Dog Canyon
Alamogordo, New Mexico
0.7 mi
/ 101 ft gain
This State Park is close to the city of Alamagordo , NM. It has a nice creek with water flowing during the rainy season. The Dog Canyon hike is hard but offers great views of the canyon and the canyon walls. Superb views of the Sacramento Mountains. The historic Ranch House can be visited during by guided tours. The area is especially pretty in the autumn when the cottonwoods change color.
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Dog Canyon Trail 106
Alamogordo, New Mexico
9.54 mi
/ 3346 ft gain
Dog Canyon Trail 106 is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Schofield Canyon Loop Trail
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
5.79 mi
/ 1165 ft gain
Schofield Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
Sunspot Trail to Cathy Canyon and Rim Trail Loop
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
6.23 mi
/ 722 ft gain
Sunspot Trail to Cathy Canyon and Rim Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Sunspot, New Mexico.
Dog Canyon from Sunspot
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
8.61 mi
/ 108 ft gain
Dog Canyon from Sunspot is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sunspot, New Mexico.
Places to stay
Sunspot, New Mexico
Slide Group Area
Overview
Just two miles from the village of Cloudcroft is this idyllic campground accommodating groups up to 90 visitors. Take advantage ...
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Black Bear Group Area
Overview
Black Bear is perched atop the scenic Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, near Alamogordo and Cloudcroft. The site...
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Upper Fir Group Area
Overview
Upper Fir Group Area is one of the most popular campsites in the Sacramento Mountain area. Unique to its neighboring campground...
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Lower Fir Group Area
Overview
Lower Fir Group Area is a high-energy and highly popular group campground in the Sacramento Mountain area. The site is set away...
Bent, New Mexico
Aspen Group Area
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At an elevation of almost 9,000 ft., campers at the Aspen Group Area can expect cool, crisp, mountain breezes coming off the ste...
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