Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
A sign marks the trailhead at the small parking area along Fresnal Canyon Rd.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
The trail begins with a climb up a rocky single track path.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
Along the single track portion are views across Salado Canyon.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
Elevated perspectives in High Rolls, New Mexico.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
One final climb leads to the railway bed portion of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
Much of the loop follows the course of the former Alamogordo And Sacramento Mountain Railway.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
There are a few interpretive signs along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
The trail passes through areas of the landscape that were blasted in order to lay down the railroad.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
Grandview Loop trail.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
A shelter awaits at the primary vista point along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
The hike offers panoramic views of the White Sands National Monument and San Andres Mountains in the distance to the west.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Scenic views along the Grandview Loop Trail.