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Trestle Recreation Area, Cloudcroft

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Outdoor Activity · Hidden Gem
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  • By Yessika26
    We opted for doing the Mexican Trestle Hike and we could no have been happier. I would say this is definitely more of a medium level hike. The hike towards the bridge was beautiful and filled with...  more »
  • By BostonEngineer
    Definitely see the Tularosa Basin overlook. Also nice is the Trestle overlook, and old Cloudcroft highway. We took the bypass so did not have to parallel noisy RT 82. Took about 3.5 miles: T5001B.....  more »
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  • By Aaron Strange
    Very nice, 3+ trails short to long. Dog friendly. Picnic tables and grills. Clean restrooms. Only issue was not enough parking.
  • By Nate Stalzer
    Nice trails and decent bathrooms. Not a lot of parking but there is another trailhead at the corner of 82 and 130 that takes you into the park. Can also walk from town if you want.
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