Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
The hike begins at the popular day use area - visitors must self-pay before hiking.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
It is a good idea to grab or take a picture of a trail map on the sign board as markers and posts along the hike can be confusing.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
Overlooking the Devil's Elbow area near the beginning of the Cloud-Climbing Trail hike.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
The S Trestle ruins are one of a few remains of the historical Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountain Railway located along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
The route follows portions of the former railway trackbed along its length.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
There are a few covered benches and areas to rest along the hilly hike.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
The lower portion of the trail follows the former route of the Old Cloudcroft Highway, now covered in gravel and closed to vehicles.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
Tracing the scenic Cloud-Climbing railway route.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
The trail offers views down the mountain and as far as White Sands in the distance.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
The trail passes through the Devil's Elbow area, a narrow turn along the railway route carved right out of the rocky hillside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/08/2025
Devil's Elbow area along the Cloud-Climbing Trail hike.