Hike up Alamo Mountain
Dell City, New Mexico
Details
Distance
4 miles
Elevation Gain
1500 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Jean-Claude Linossi
Challenging mountain climb with good views and some nice petroglyphs.
There is actually not a trail. You will have to scramble up the mountain. There are good views of some very nice petroglyphs and great views of the Otero Mesa from the top.
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