Dry Canyon
5.8 mi
Distance
1,667 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 46m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Dry Canyon unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,727 ft |
| End | 5.7 mi | 2,237 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- La Luz, NM · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Otero County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Cloud Climbing Railroad Cabin and RV Park
4.7 mi awayHigh Rolls Mountain Park, NM
Private Reservable
Roadrunner Campground
4.8 mi awayAlamogordo, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Lower Karr Canyon Campground
5 mi awayCloudcroft, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
White Sands Manufactured Home & RV Community
6 mi awayAlamogordo, NM
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