Name: The Hydra Trail
Rating: 3.0

The Hydra Trail

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“A rocky doubletrack trail around City of Rocks State Park.”

— Christopher Bare

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State park hours: 7am-9pm. There is a daily fee or year pass requirement

Description

Turn off of highway 180 toward Faywood on NM 61. Just past Faywood Hot Springs, turn off onto City of Rocks Road and follow the road down into the state park. Park near the rear of the visitors centre and begin the ride at the Hydra trailhead. The trail is very well marked and several sun shelters are present along the trail. Watch for hikers as this is a popular hiking trail.

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Land Manager: New Mexico State Parks - City of Rocks State Park

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in City of Rocks State Park

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Ride between the huge boulders of volcanic tuff…

The height of these pinnacles is no joke!

On the Hydra Trail looking toward Tabletop Moun…

3.2 Miles 5.2 Kilometers Singletrack	169' 51 m Ascent -156' -48 m Descent
2% Avg Grade (1°) 7% Max Grade (4°)	5,330' 1,625 m High 5,198' 1,584 m Low

The Hydra Trail

3.2 Miles 5.2 Kilometers

Singletrack

169' 51 m

-156' -48 m

2%

7%

5,330' 1,625 m

5,198' 1,584 m

Shared By Christopher Bare

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