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Lower Raven #121

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  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Southwestern New Mexico
  4. …Ruidoso
  5. Cedar Creek Trails
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Length


2.2 Miles 3.5 Kilometers


279' 85 m

Ascent

-176' -54 m

Descent

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (5°)

7,141' 2,177 m

High

6,898' 2,103 m

Low

Shared By John Haigis

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“A nice trail in the Cedar Creek trail system with views of Ruidoso, NM. ”

— John Haigis
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This is a popular trail for mountain bikers, be alert as you hike.

Description

This is a convenient trail for residents of Ruidoso. The trailhead shares the parking area for the Fitness Trail #90 adjacent to the Smokey Bear Ranger Station. A little less than a mile along the trail, there will be a 'Y' with Upper Raven #121A. Take the option to the 'right' to stay on this trail.

Next the trail meets the other end of Upper Raven #121A before it continues down to Cedar Creek Drive across from the Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground.

The trail is mostly packed dirt with frequent rocky sections.The trail weaves uphill though an open pine and juniper forest that is frequented by spot mule and elk. Several spots give nice views of Ruidoso.

Flora & Fauna

Pine and juniper trees. Mule deer and elk are in the area.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Lincoln National Forest Office

Aug 15, 2018: NM federal public lands take safety steps as state tests for fungus that causes bat disease

Aug 15, 2018: Visit Smokey's Garden at the Smokey Bear Ranger Station

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  4.0 from 1 vote

#3

in Cedar Creek Trails

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in Cedar Creek Trails

#140

in New Mexico

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View of Ruidoso on T121
View of Ruidoso on T121
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Trail view on T121
Trail view on T121
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Junction at Cedar Creek Rd
Junction at Cedar Creek Rd
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Trail signage at end of trail
Trail signage at end of trail
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Trailhead
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