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Hike New Mexico's Alamo Mountain
Explore the past on Otero Mesa
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Alamo Mountain rises from a vast swath of pristine high desert grassland, the Otero Mesa proposed wilderness, where native pronghorn antelope roam and the Guadelupe Mountains frame the eastern horizon. Hiking here, and sleeping on the summit, is a journey back in time. From a dusty parking area west of the peak, backpack east, off-trail, passing remnant walls of a Butterfield Overland Trail Stage Station. You'll continue eastward, passing Alamo's north slopes before ascending the peak's east slope to the top, 4 miles and 1,500 feet later. Poke around along the way and you will find ocatillo gardens, granite prime for bouldering, and ancient petroglyphs.
Contact Information
Bureau of Land Management (505) 525-4300, www.nm.blm.gov/
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READERS COMMENTS
Hey,
I am a sophomore at Huntington University in Huntington Indiana. I was writing in regards to a class we are doing on campus next January. This is an environmental history class and we would like to take about a week hiking. I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of some great winter hikes in New Mexico or surrounding areas. Thank you very much
I am the field trip coordinator for El Paso Archaeology Society and Alamo Mountain is one of our faorite place to visit. There is so much to see. You can't do it in one day. Check the EPAS web site for future field trips.
I would like to learn more about Otero Mesa by visiting the area. Can anyone provide information that would help me plan a visit.
Regards,
Charlie
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