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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Parking is at a gravel lot beside a water plant.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Behind the water plant, a sign marks the trail that heads into Alamo Canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
The route parallels a rocky wash.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Views of the rugged canyon landscape along the hike in.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
At about 2/3 mile in, a sign marks the fork toward the Deadman Canyon trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
The path follows a ridge on the north side of Deadman Canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Trail and Deadman Canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Deadman Canyon landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Atop the bluff overlooking Alamo and Deadman canyons.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
The view across Alamogordo from the overlook point.