Torreon, New Mexico · Torrance County · Facility
Campground is under winter closure but trail can be access if you park outside of gate and walk in. Please do not block gate access.Fourth of July Trailhead is located on the West/Northwest end of the Fourth of July Campground. Day use parking is located near the entrance of the campground by the picnic area. The trail…
Campground is under winter closure but trail can be access if you park outside of gate and walk in. Please do not block gate access.Fourth of July Trailhead is located on the West/Northwest end of the Fourth of July Campground. Day use parking is located near the entrance of the campground by the picnic area. The trailead is the starting point of Fourth of July Trail which leads to the Manzano Mountain Wilderness and eventually ties in to the Manzano Crest Trail.
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