Near Desert Foothills Park Loop
Sacramento Mountains from the Desert Foothills Park.

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Desert Foothills Park Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
1.2
mi
Distance
96
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Wildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.23mi
Distance
96ft
Elevation Gain
97ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
4,629ft
High Point
4,520ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Nestled between the city of Alamogordo, NM and the Sacramento Mountains, this is a mostly paved trail that meanders along gentle hills and through sagebrush. No shade.

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Contributors
Paul Bryant