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The Hydra Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Southwestern New Mexico
  4. …Deming
  5. City of Rocks State Park
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Length

3.2 Miles 5.2 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

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

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All Clear 66 days ago
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“A rocky doubletrack trail around City of Rocks State Park.”

— Christopher Bare
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Overview

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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Ride between the huge boulders of volcanic tuff on the Hydra Trail near the campground before you climb to the top of Table Mountain.
Ride between the huge boulders of volcanic tuff…
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The height of these pinnacles is no joke!
The height of these pinnacles is no joke!
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On the Hydra Trail looking toward Tabletop Mountain.
On the Hydra Trail looking toward Tabletop Moun…
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