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Rio Grande River Walk Pt-2


Highlights:

Hike along the historic Rio Grande from Sunland Park to Country Club Rd.
Near:El Paso, TX
Scenery:
Distance:5.06 miles
Elevation Gain:25 ft
Hike Time:2.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Fire road/pavement
HikeType:Point to Point


Summary: This hike begins at the Racetrack Drive bridge to Sunland Park, New Mexico. Follow along the east side of the river. You can stick to the road, or skirt the edge of the river if you like. The area has many trees to rest under. Watch out for the critters along the river.
Trailhead: From the junction of I-10 and US-54, go west on I-10 to the Sunland Park Drive exit. Exit I-10 and turn left on Sunland Park Drive. Follow Sunland Park Drive down to the intersection of Old Texas 20 (Doniphan Drive). Turn left on Doniphan Drive. Proceed to Racetrack Drive and turn right. The hike starts where Racetrack Drive crosses the river on the right. (At park). (Lat:31.79977 Lon:-106.55502)
Trail Guides for Rio Grande River Walk Pt-2:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses,
Ranger Contact: No rangers. Use 911 for emergencies, or stop the Border Patrol in the area.
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Michael P. Olbrisch, who has posted  55 other hikes on this site
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