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Tularosa, 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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  • 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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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Osha Loop Trail

    5.0
    2.51 mi / 331 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. Mu...
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  • Tularosa, New Mexico

    Visit the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

    0.5 mi
    The site is North of Tularosa, NM and is easily accessible. There is good parking and the trail is not very difficult to walk. There are many petroglyphs to be admired. There are good views of the Tularosa basin and the Sacramento mountains. It is best not to go in the summer as it is very hot an...
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  • Alamogordo, New Mexico

    Explore White Sands National Monument

    4.7
    The White Sands National Monument is one of the most surreal locations in the southwest. Located just north of Las Cruces, NM, White Sands is about a 45 minute drive from the city of Las Cruces. To access the park from any location, you'll take Route 70, and from Las Cruces it's one straight shot...
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  • Tularosa, New Mexico

    Hike the Alkali Flat Loop

    4.0
    4.9 mi / 52 ft gain
    From the US 70 pull into the White Sands Visitor Center. Then continue along Dunes Drive. Eventually, Dunes Drive turns into Loop Drive. At the end of this road, you will find the Alkali Flat trailhead.  One of the most beautiful and potentially disorienting 5-mile round-trip treks through the de...
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  • Tularosa, New Mexico

    Camp at White Sands National Monument

    5.0
    1.5 mi / 40 ft gain
    Spend a night under the stars in one of the more beautiful places to take it all in. White Sands National Monument offers camping to “backpackers” who have the ability to hike out into the dunes to set up camp for an overnight adventure. The closest site will be .75 miles away while the farthest ...
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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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  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico

    Camp at Bluff Springs

    5.0
    0 mi / 100 ft gain
    A mile up in elevation and only a few miles into Lincoln National Forest from Alamogordo, take off on the scenic Sunspot Highway that leads to the solar observation center before a short detour off a dirt road that arrives at Bluff Springs Waterfall (camping is free on all dirt roads). There you'...
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  • Ruidoso, New Mexico

    Hike Perk Canyon

    4.7 mi / 1000 ft gain
    Starting out at 7,200 feet you walk through 2 miles of relatively flat, beautiful forests and streams - at mile 2 you begin the ascent to the trail ridge with about an 800 foot elevation climb. Once you reach the top of the trail, you are surrounded by gorgeous panoramic views of both Sierra Blan...
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  • White Sands NM, New Mexico

    Dune Life Nature Trail

    1.8 mi
    Started the hike at the Dune Life Nature trail parking area. Two rangers took us all on the trail . We walked up and down the dunes and some flat areas. We started out at sunset and the views of the sunset were beautiful. 30 minutes later we walked in the dark with light of the moon. The sand was...
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  • Fort Stanton, New Mexico

    Explore Fort Stanton Historic Site

    Get started at the visitor center to get the lay of the land. Then, take your time visiting all the historic buildings that are open to the public. This is a great family stop on a road trip as well as a good place to escape the heat during the summer. 
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  • 728 Billy the Kid Trail, New Mexico

    Explore Lincoln State Monument

    Went to Lincoln State Monument on Lincoln day. Lots of activities with reanactments  and all historic buildings open. Interesting museum and older buildings. Lots of history about Billy the Kid. The drive from Ruidoso to Lincoln is also very scenic. There are places here where you can eat lunch.
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Camping and Lodging in Tularosa

Alamogordo / White Sands KOA Journey
Alamogordo, New Mexico

Alamogordo / White Sands KOA Journey

Aspen Group Area
Bent, New Mexico

Aspen Group Area

Upper Fir Group Area
Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Upper Fir Group Area

Lower Fir Group Area
Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Lower Fir Group Area

Black Bear Group Area
Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Black Bear Group Area

Slide Group Area
Sunspot, New Mexico

Slide Group Area

Guides, Insights and Stories from Tularosa

Exploring White Sands National Monument

Exploring White Sands National Monument

Cameron Catanzano