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Alamogordo Founders Park
Alamogordo Founders Park celebrates the city’s history with monuments, plaques, and a peaceful space to reflect on its rich heritage.
Desert Foothills Park
Desert Foothills Park in Alamogordo, New Mexico, offers visitors a serene escape into the natural beauty of the desert landscape. The park features a well-maintained paved trail, ideal for walking, running, or biking, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings.
Amenities include a covered picnic pavilion equipped with tables and a standing grill, making it perfect for gatherings with family and friends. Benches are strategically placed along the trail, providing spots to rest and enjoy the views. The park is also dog-friendly, welcoming leashed pets.
For those interested in hiking, the park serves as the starting point for the Goat Springs Trail (T118). This 1.8-mile trail begins just above the park and offers opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorcycle trail riding.