Located on western rim of NM's Sacramento Mountains, the Rim Trail winds through pine and fir trees, quaking aspen and meadows. Several access points from Hwy 6563.
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Located on western rim of NM's Sacramento Mountains, the Rim Trail winds through pine and fir trees, quaking aspen and meadows. Several access points from Hwy 6563.
Length: 13 Miles
Loop Trail: No
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Agency: USDA Forest Service
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Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
snow deep in winter making trail difficult to follow
Location: At Slide Group Area on Sunset Rd off US 82 21 mi. E of Alamogordo.
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State: NM
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Driving Directions:
Take Hwy 130 south from Cloudcroft for 1.9 miles. Turn right (west) onto Sunspot Hwy (36563) for 0.2 miles. Paved pullout at entrance to Slide campground - trailhead parking.
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Average Width: 24 Inches
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Year Designated: 1978
