Rescheduled: Sand Sledding at White Sands

Duration: 2 hrs sledding/walking + drive time (plan for ~4-5 hours round trip)
Difficulty: Moderate (loose sand, lots of hill climbing)

Join us for pre-Christmas sledding at White Sands! Bring/rent your own sled, or use our ultra-fast waxed wooden sand sled (which usually works better than the more common plastic saucers). We will meet at the Alkali Flats trailhead, which has the tallest dunes.

Carpooling: Strongly encouraged! Leave a note if you are willing to drive.

What to Bring:

• At least 1 liter of water per person
• Snacks or a packed lunch
• Comfortable hiking boots/walking shoes
• Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, layered clothing; White Sands always feels warmer than nearby areas, due to lack of shade and the sun reflecting off the sand.

Important Notes:

• Kids are welcome/encouraged!
• Leashed pets are also welcome, but please pick up after them; this is a popular barefoot hiking area.
• Arrive at the Alkali Flats Trailhead parking area at 9:30 AM. This parking area is at the very end of the 8-mile-long Dunes Drive.
• You will need a park pass: Purchase Standard Entry Passes Here

Here are driving directions to Alkali Flats, at the end of Dunes Drive:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KwR1CHJtf4MQyWR17

Here is a map showing the location on Dunes Drive:
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Caution/Disclaimer: Participants are responsible for their own personal safety/health and of their guests when participating in Las Cruces Short Hikes activities. The organizers of Las Cruces Short Hikes are not liable for any illness, injury, accident, mechanical break-down, or unforeseen acts that may occur while you participate going to, during, or after any activity. If you have a medical condition that may be aggravated by any kind of physical activity you must make your own personal decision about attending and not hold any of the volunteer organizers liable. All organizers are volunteers and are not compensated during any activity.