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Scenic overlook into Cox Canyon to the south from this ridge-top run on an old logging road.


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2.9

Miles

4.7

KM

95%

Runnable

8,990' 2,740 m

High

8,689' 2,648 m

Low

164' 50 m

Up

394' 120 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views

The trail is accessed via a long, bumpy FS road which is gated following heavy snows.

Need to Know

From downtown Cloudcroft, turn onto NM 130 (south), then left onto FS 24B. Then turn right onto FS 5661. FS 5661 is a bumpy FS road, but is negotiable with a passenger car if taken slowly. There is a small amount of parking at the trailhead and a dispersed camping site is across the road.

Description

This trail follows a ridge-top on an old logging road (doubletrack), and provides pleasant views into Cox Canyon to the south. This trail is designated as Trail # T5661F on the signage.

Flora & Fauna

Aspen, Deer, Elk, Turkey

Contacts

Shared By:

Scott McMullen

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in Cloudcroft

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#22

in Cloudcroft

#623

in New Mexico

#43,917

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Dispersed campsite across FS 5661 from Pumphouse Ridge 3.
Oct 29, 2023 near Alamogordo, NM
Views overlooking Cox Canyon.
Oct 29, 2023 near Alamogordo, NM

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