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  2. NM
  3. …Southwestern New Mexico
  4. …Deming
  5. City of Rocks State Park
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“An easy run through the park with nice views of the rock formations. ”

Brendan Ross
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Miles

0.8

KM

99%

Runnable

5,246' 1,599 m

High

5,218' 1,591 m

Low

28' 9 m

Up

25' 8 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

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Features Birding · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail is very easy to run. There are some very nice views of the rock formations, wildflowers in season, and the surrounding area.

Flora & Fauna

Cacti, roadrunners, rabbits.

Contacts

Land Manager: New Mexico State Parks - City of Rocks State Park

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Brendan Ross
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  3.0 from 2 votes

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in City of Rocks State Park

#28557

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  3.0 from 2 votes
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#3

in City of Rocks State Park

#415

in New Mexico

#28,557

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View from the trail
Mar 26, 2022 near Faywood, NM
Walking between the boulders
Apr 12, 2018 near Faywood, NM
Looking North on the trail.
Apr 12, 2018 near Faywood, NM

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