A Trail (T119)

Area Status: Open

Trail #119: The "A" trail is 5.0 miles long. One of only a few trails that connect Alamogordo to the Sacramento Mountains.

Eastern-most Trailhead: Follow "West Side Road" or Forest Road 90 south about 7 miles until you reach the trailhead for T5574. Follow this trail downhill 0.3 miles until you reach the junction between T1129 and T5574 (veer left) - Coordinates: 32 52 58.0 degrees N by -105 51 27.5 degrees W

Western-most Trailhead: CLOSED: The trailhead from Alamogordo is a little tricky to find. Take 10th St east until you reach the end, turn left at the fire station and continue for about 0.1 mile. You may park here but you will need to walk up the wash to find the trailhead. Coordinates: 32 53 59.0 degrees N by -105 55 1.9 degrees W

Usage: Pedestrian, horse and mountain bike traffic only through the lower portion. Motorcycle traffic east of private land (dead end - no loop)

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	The A trail is only open east of (all) private property near Alamogordo. There is a potential reroute being discussed as a long term resolution.
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	No motorized vehicles allowed through private land. Only motorcycles allowed on USFS lands.
Closest Towns:	Cloudcroft
Operated By:	Forest Service

Activities

Mountain Biking

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Horse Riding

Sacramento Ranger District trail.

Difficulty Level:	Difficult

OHV Trail Riding

Sacramento Ranger District motorized trail. Motorcycles only, no ATV's or UTV's. Non-motorized use is also permitted. The portion through private land is non-motorized.