Dog Canyon Trail (T106)

 

Map:  Dog Canyon Trail

The Dog Canyon Trail


Area Status: Open
Trail 106 - Dog Canyon Trail

Trail #106: The National Recreation Dog Canyon Trail is 5.5 miles long. It begins at Oliver Lee State Park and ends at Forest Road 90B. This beautiful trail traverses up from the desert to elevations over 2000' above its starting point and is a trail for the experienced hiker. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding

 

At a Glance

Usage: Light
Restrictions: No Mountain Bikes or motorized vehicles allowed
Closest Towns: Cloudcroft
Operated By: Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From Alamogordo, take US-54 south 10 miles and turn left (east) onto Dog Canyon Rd.  Follow this road eastward 4 miles until it ends at Oliver Lee State Park.  The trailhead can be found just past the visitor center.


Activities

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Sacramento Ranger District trail. The Rim trail is designated as a national recreation trail.

Horse Riding

Sacramento Ranger District trail. The Rim trail is designated as a national recreation trail.
Difficulty Level: Difficult

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
5.5 miles