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Riparian Nature Trail-Oliver Lee SP, NM
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| Hiking | 0.30 Miles |
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| no partners | | I spent two nights camping at Oliver Lee State Park south of Alamogordo as part of a trip to southern New Mexico. This was to save money on motels and be out in nature. On the middle day I was out doing other things, and by the time I returned in late afternoon thunderstorms were active in the area. In fact, I drove through heavy rain in Alamogordo on my way back. I checked out the main drainage in Dog Canyon, and sure enough where it had been dry with no flow the day before, the sound of running water was heard.  I ran into the campground host taking down the flag for the day at the visitor center, and he said, "You missed a good downpour." I told him I ran into some good ones driving around, and he should go down and check out the nature trail. This was a nice treat and took the edge off the heat, especially from the day before. 
All those major canyons along the uplifted western escarpment of the Sacramento Mountains are prone to serious flash flooding at times. This was not a big event, but in the past some of the trail and boardwalk that was down along the creek was washed away and not rebuilt. Mother Nature was not done for the day, as more storms, rain and strong winds pounded the park as darkness approached and continued on well into the night.  It was an exciting event!! Sure glad I reserved a site with a shelter.   |
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