Near Otero Canyon Trail
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Near Otero Canyon Trail
Otero Canyon Trail

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Otero Canyon Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
1.7
mi
Distance
294
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
The Otero trail officially ends at the DOD/Air Force boundary. No public permitted past the boundary (basically at the intersection of Otero and Nasty WAG).

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.73mi
Distance
294ft
Elevation Gain
32ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
7,082ft
High Point
6,789ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

Route Conditions

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