Park · White Sands National Park, New Mexico

Best hikes in White Sands National Park

The 6 best of 6 trails in White Sands National Park, New Mexico, ranked by route quality.

Trails

6

Easy

6

By activity

• Hiking · 6
• Walking · 6
• Mountain biking · 1

Common features

• No dogs
• Kid friendly
• Restroom at trailhead
• Viewpoint
• Parking at trailhead
• Wheelchair friendly

Top trails

1. Lake Lucero Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 72 ft (22 m) · 30 min
2. Alkali Flat Trail Easy · 4.2 mi (6.7 km) · Elevation Gain 39 ft (12 m) · 1 hr 20 min
3. Backcountry Camping Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · 35 min
4. Interdune Boardwalk Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · 5 min
5. Dune Life Nature Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · 15 min
6. Playa Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · 10 min

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• Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site Texas · 14 trails
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• Capitan Mountains Wilderness New Mexico · 11 trails

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