Near Ruidoso Trail
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Ruidoso Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A lightly trafficked trail that connects to the southeast entrance of the park
1.4
mi
Distance
64
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.41mi
Distance
64ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,781ft
High Point
1,709ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail connects the southeast entrance to the County Line Trail and Spillway Trail for further access to the rest of the system in this park. The terrain is a mix of rocky and sandy, more like packed desert sand and not not ankle-deep wash/riverbed sand like the wash trails here. The trail is mostly used by horseback riders and mountain bikers, so keep an eye out for them. There is a small model airfield nearby, and you can hear and see the planes are being flown on clear days.

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Contributors
Doug Baer