Overlook Trail (T5001B)

Trestle Recreation Center - Cloudcroft NM Trail Distance: .2 mile
Steps: 400
Difficulty: Grade 3 Special Consideration - Elevation 8,835 ft.
Trail Surface: Blacktop
Hours: Seasonal
Entrance Fees: No
Lighting: No
Attractions: Wheelchair accessible loop hike in the Trestle Recreation Area on the outskirts of Cloudcroft; picnic area with grills, trash cans, drinking water, and an interpretive kiosk with brochures are available; a replica of the exterior of Cloudcroft’s final railroad depot houses restrooms.
Did you know ...
The former Alamogordo and Sacramento Railway is also called the “Cloud-Climbing” Railway?
Public Facilities and Amenities: On the hike is the Overlook Platform, with bench and interpretive panel, offering a great place to sit and enjoy spectacular views of the Tularosa Basin, including White Sands.
Parking: Available at the Trestle Recreation Center