Dog Canyon
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Trail: Dog Canyon
National Park: Lincoln National Forest
Features: Creek(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Equestrian - riding
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping
Difficulty: Difficult
Miles: 4.2 miles
Desc: Follows Dog Canyon to east towards Sacramento Mts. Gain of 3,130 ft. Passes through examples of Chihuahuan desert, canyon riparian and woodland environments.
From Alamorgordo drive south on Hwy 54 for 10 miles to turn off for Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. From turn drive east about 4 miles to park. Trail begins at visitor center.
