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- Home (North Texas) to Whites City, NM ( 454 miles, about 7 hour. Destination is in a different time zone.) Place Visited: Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
- Whites City, NM to Alamogordo, NM (166 miles, about 3 hour.) Places Visited: Carlsbad Caverns NP in the morning and did Natural Entrance Self-Guided Trail.
- Alamogordo, NM to Tucson, AZ (349 miles, about 5 hours. Destination is in a different time zone.) Places Visited: White Sands National Park for more fun.
- Tucson, AZ to Holbrook, AZ (237 miles, about 4.5 hours.) Place Visited: Petrified Forest National Park. A place to see petrified wood from sizes as tiny as your fingernail to as big as an old Elm tree.
- Emory Peak
- South Rim Trail
- Emory Peak + South Rim Trail
Distance: 10.4 miles | Difficulty: Strenuous | Time: 5 to 7 hours If you want to stand on the highest peak in the Chisos Mountains and Big Bend National Park, put Emory Peak on your list. This is a tough hike but the views over the park are awesome. Learn more in our Guide to Hiking Emory Peak. Emory Peak | Texas New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary
Distance: 12.6 miles | Difficulty: Strenuous | Time: 6 to 8 hours Starting in the Chisos Basin, you will steadily climb up to the South Rim, where jaw-dropping views of the Chihuahuan Desert await. This hike is done as a loop and you have the option to add on Emory Peak. Learn more in our Guide to the South Rim Trail. South Rim Trail
Distance: 15.6 miles | Difficulty: Strenuous | Time: 7.5 to 9.5 hours This is the ultimate hiking experience in Big Bend National Park. Hike the complete South Rim Trail and top it off with the climb up to Emory Peak for unbeatable views of the Chisos Mountain Range and Chihuahuan Desert. Learn more in our Guide to the South Rim Trail.
Mar 27, 2024 · Description: This map shows rivers, lakes, peaks, roads, hiking trails, self-guiding trails, primitive camping sites, picnic areas, restrooms, points of interest, visitor centers in White Sands National Park.
Sep 22, 2024 · Best things to do in White Sands National Park. How to visit the park, sledding, Alkali Flat Trail, best hikes, best views, maps, photos.
May 30, 2023 · Driving to White Sands National Park Is Worth the 800-Mile Journey. Find wineries, watermelons, history, and hikes on the long route across West Texas to New Mexico. By Geneva Diaz May 30, 2023...
Sep 8, 2023 · A guide to where to stay near White Sands National Park, from boutique Western hotels, to gorgeous glamping domes, to a converted art gallery.
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White Sands National Park is located in south-central New Mexico right about the most western point of Texas, United States. The national park encompasses an area of 224.58 square miles (581.67 sq km). The New Mexico national park sits at an elevation of 4,235 feet (1,291 m).