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Cottonwood Springs Dam Trail

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  2. NM
  3. Southeastern New Mexico
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“A simple winding trail leading to an old dam. ”

Jorden Stanley
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0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

100%

Runnable

3,653' 1,114 m

High

3,649' 1,112 m

Low

6' 2 m

Up

2' 1 m

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Avg Grade (0°)

2%

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Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Description

From the parking lot, look for a primitive road bearing south. The trail roughly parallels the Black River for a distance of about 0.75 miles leading to an old dam. In both winter and summer, the river contains flowing water with various wildlife, especially birds.

Flora & Fauna

Large amounts of wildlife, especially birds.

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Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Carlsbad Field Office

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Jorden Stanley
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#2

in Southeastern New Mexico

#32320

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#2

in Southeastern New Mexico

#491

in New Mexico

#32,320

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Black River
Nov 9, 2015 near Whites…, NM

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