Details
Alamo Peak
Type: Loop
Mileage: 8.7 miles ⛔️
Estimated time to complete: 5-6 hours⚠️
Elevation: 3,064ft. gain/loss)⚠️
Difficultly: hard / strenuous ⚠️
Grand Canyon style hiking in Cloudcroft. Start at the top and make our way to the bottom. We will then come back up to the peak. This is NOT a hike for beginners.
We will take Karr Canyon Road (Forest Road 63) and drop off our vehicles at the trailhead (Forest Road 64D). A high clearance vehicle or 4x4 is recommended for driving on Karr Canyon Road.
We will meet at the Lowes on Transmountain at 6:15 a.m and leave sharply at 6:30 am. If you’re coming from Cruces please meet at the shell gas station that is located on the corner of US Highway 82 and La Luz Road.
If you need directions, feel free to DM me . Dogs are welcome as long as they can do the mileage. You are responsible for the safety and well being of your dog. Please be sure that your dog is friendly with other dogs.
Participants should be in good physical condition to attend this outing. Folks with an underlying medical condition should avoid moderate and strenuous outings. Participants who RSVP yes also agree to the Release of Liability statement: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-dWiUFgVP/about/
For safety reasons we hike together and support each-other as a group/team, with the leader in control. We stop, rest, eat, etc. together. No one will be allowed to hike ahead at any time. If you are unwilling to comply with this please do not sign up.
⚠️I reserve the right to remove any one from this hike. ⚠️
Thank You
What to bring
Day-hike gear, water/sports drinks, hiking poles, snacks. Bring the 10 essentials:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/day-hiking-checklist.html
Alamo Peak