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They also have a group campfire area where you can (conditions permitting) have a campfire. I'll bring the hot dogs.
Written Apr 8, 2009
Address: P.O. Box 54, Faywood, New Mexico 88034
Phone: (505) 536-2800
Website: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/cityrocks.htm
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The City of Rocks State Park has a small botanical garden at the trailhead for the Main Trail that leads through the center of the rocks and the Hydra Trail which circles around the park. Take some time to walk through it before your hike.
Written Apr 8, 2009
Address: P.O. Box 54, Faywood, New Mexico 88034
Phone: (505) 536-2800
Website: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/cityrocks.htm
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Your first stop at the park should be the Visitors Center. Here you will pay your fee and you can collect brochures and information to help make your stay here more enjoyable. There are a few displays in the center.
Written Apr 7, 2009
Address: P.O. Box 54, Faywood, New Mexico 88034
Phone: (505) 536-2800
Website: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/cityrocks.htm
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There are several picnic areas throughout the park. The picnic areas are named after stars, galaxies, and other space phenomena. Each site has an informative sign about that particular item in space.
Written Apr 7, 2009
Address: P.O. Box 54, Faywood, New Mexico 88034
Phone: (505) 536-2800
Website: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/cityrocks.htm
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About 30 million years ago a large volcano erupted and spewed ash and rocks over the countryside of what would become Southern New Mexico. This ash and rocks was sculpted by wind and water into the rows of monolithic blocks from which the City of Rocks State Park takes its name. Attractions include the fantastic rocks themselves, nice cactus gardens, hiking trails, campsites, and the star observatory. Admission is $4 per day per vehicle. The park is open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM.
Updated Apr 7, 2009
Address: P.O. Box 54, Faywood, New Mexico 88034
Phone: (505) 536-2800
Website: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/cityrocks.htm
City of Rocks State Park Campground: Camp Amongst the Rocks
Basaic Says: They have a number of campsites in a campground and right next to the rocks. Prices are $8 for primitive sites and $10 to $18 for developed sites. I did not camp here but wanted to let you know it's available. If you want to stay at a hotel you will probably have to go to...
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The third trail through the park is the Hydra Trail. The Hydra Trail circles around the rock formations and is about 3.3 miles long. It is a loop trail so it returns to the point of origin. I did not hike this trail because I felt the other two gave me a feel for the park and because I had already hiked over 6 miles that day.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing, plenty of water.
Written Apr 8, 2009
Address: P.O. Box 54, Faywood, New Mexico 88034
Phone: (505) 536-2800
Website: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/cityrocks.htm
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The Solar System Trail is designed to represent the solar system. There are interpretive signs along the trail representing the sun and the planets. I don't know why they didn't include the asteroid belt. The signs are nice and informative and the trail winds through the rocks and is pretty. It is not very long. The trail is one way so you will have to walk back the way you came.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing, and plenty of water.
Written Apr 8, 2009
Address: P.O. Box 54, Faywood, New Mexico 88034
Phone: (505) 536-2800
Website: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/cityrocks.htm
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The Main Train through the park takes you through the center of the rock formations. It is about 1.5 miles long and is not well marked.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing, plenty of water.
Written Apr 8, 2009
Address: P.O. Box 54, Faywood, New Mexico 88034
Phone: (505) 536-2800
Website: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/cityrocks.htm
Basaic City of Rocks State Park Page
About 30 million years ago a large volcano erupted and spewed ash and rocks over the countryside of what would become Southern New Mexico. This ash and rocks was sculpted by wind and water into the......
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