Near Padre Red Sands Loop
View from the trail
Near Padre Red Sands Loop
View from the trail
Near Padre Red Sands Loop
View from the trail
Near Padre Red Sands Loop
View from the trail
Near Padre Red Sands Loop
Padre Canyon Trail

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Padre Red Sands Loop

3.3 (4 Ratings)
Tough, fun route.
6.3
mi
Distance
1,009
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.29mi
Distance
1,009ft
Elevation Gain
1,009ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
3,811ft
High Point
3,143ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This route takes you up Padre Canyon Trail over to Red Sands Trail and then down Whiptail Trail back to the start of the route. Great trail run through petrified dunes and gorgeous scenery.

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Contributors
Scott Waddell