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The Best Hiking in Alamogordo

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Top hiking spots in and near Alamogordo

  • Alamogordo, New Mexico

    Hike Alamo Canyon Loop Trail

    -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 a...
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  • La Luz, New Mexico

    Salado Canyon Trail

    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.
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  • Salado Canyon Trail, New Mexico

    Hike the Salado Canyon Trail

    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.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Stark Peak and Alamo Peak

    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.
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  • Alamogordo, New Mexico

    Hike Oliver Lee State Park Dog Canyon

    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...
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  • Alamogordo, New Mexico

    Dog Canyon Trail 106

    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.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Schofield Canyon Loop Trail

    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.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Dog Canyon from Sunspot

    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.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Sunspot Trail to Cathy Canyon and Rim Trail Loop

    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.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Willie White Trail

    9.87 mi / 2238 ft gain
    Willie White Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Deadman Canyon Loop Trail

    2.89 mi / 203 ft gain
    Deadman Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Sunspot, New Mexico.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail Loop

    2.83 mi / 528 ft gain
    Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Mexican Canyon Trestle

    2.13 mi / 358 ft gain
    Mexican Canyon Trestle is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mayhill, New Mexico.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Rim Trail: Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 4 Loop

    12.5 mi / 1568 ft gain
    Rim Trail: Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 4 Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Switchback and Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail

    4.33 mi / 610 ft gain
    Switchback and Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mayhill, New Mexico.
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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Hike the Osha Loop Trail

    5.0
    2.5 mi / 400 ft gain
    Pleasant hike located in the higher elevations of the Sacramento Mountains . Fairly easy hike through forests and meadows. Very good views of the mountains, Whitesands National Monument and Cloudcroft. Abundant wildflowers in the summer. Good opportunity to connect to other trails in the area.  M...
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