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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
The loop trail begins at the covered picnic area adjacent to the park's parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
The Desert Foothills Loop circles the park at the base of the mountains in outer Alamogordo.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
The Desert Foothills Loop traces a mostly paved loop trail that circles the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
A few benches sit along the trail to take in views of the scenic desert mountains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Desert Foothills Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Views from the hiking trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Cholla and other desert flora line the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
The trail accesses the network of single track trails that head high into the mountains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/08/2025
Desert Foothills Loop Trail.