Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The Salado Canyon Trailhead is a small parking area with enough space for about six cars.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The hike descends into the New Mexico high country, heading toward the old historic railroad grade that parallels Salado Canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Desert flora lines the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
At about 3000' in elevation lower than the Cloudcroft area, the trail offers a chance to hit the mountain trails without waiting for the late season winter conditions that tend to hit the higher elevation town.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Historic Salado Canyon Trestle along the Alamogordo And Sacramento Mountain Railroad grade.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Salado Canyon train trestle with interpretive sign.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The historical trestle is the most interesting feature of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Hikers are able to cross the trestle.
Shaun Hunter
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03/07/2025
Beyond the trestle, the path becomes increasingly overgrown before eventually forcing hikers to turn around when the route becomes impassable.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
This trail is a good opportunity to get into the scenic New Mexican backcountry.