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Alkali Flat Trail in White Sands National Park

The Alkali Flat Trail is a captivating experience, immersing you in a surreal landscape of shimmering white dunes and undulating terrain. As you traverse this five-mile path, you'll be greeted by stunning views of the San Andres Mountains in the distance and the intriguing dry lake bed that the dunes cover. The trail's markers keep you on track as you navigate the soft sands, making it an adventure that blends the beauty of nature with the thrill of exploration. #Hiking #Loop #Desert #Nature

  • Distance: 7.4 Km
  • Elevation gain: 34 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,214 m
  • Elevation loss: 34 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,199 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 59 m
  • Moving speed: 3.7 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 9.0 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 41 m
  • Global speed: 2.7 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 7.4 Km
  • Elevation gain: 34 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,214 m
  • Elevation loss: 34 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,199 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 59 m
  • Moving speed: 3.7 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 9.0 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 41 m
  • Global speed: 2.7 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Alkali Flat Trail in White Sands National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Alkali Flat, Alkali Flat Trail, Otero County, New Mexico, United States (32.82070 -106.27254)

End: Alkali Flat, Alkali Flat Trail, Otero County, New Mexico, United States (32.82074 -106.27245)

Coordinates: 32.82070 -106.30414 32.83343 -106.27245

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧊Insulated Cooler Bags - Keep food fresh for day trips to remote geographic sites
🏫Topographic World Globes - 3D physical relief globes to understand global geography
🏃Compression Recovery Socks - Reduce leg fatigue after heavy days of elevation gain
🎽Hiking Clothing - Breathable clothing for hiking
🔦Powerful LED Headlamps - Hands-free lighting for night navigation and setting up camp after dark

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