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Dune Life Nature Trail - 3 members in 7 triplogs have rated this an average 2.3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 14 2023
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36 male
 Joined Sep 05 2014
 Phoenix, AZ
Dune Life Nature TrailSoutheast, NM
Dune Life Nature Trail
Southeast, NM
Hiking avatar Dec 14 2023
Frostshocknoob • Triplogs 215
Hiking1.12 Miles 106 AEG
Hiking1.12 Miles      40 Mns   1.82 mph
106 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Jan 24 2021
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46 male
 Joined Oct 19 2010
 Mesa, AZ
Dune Life Nature TrailSoutheast, NM
Dune Life Nature Trail
Southeast, NM
Hiking avatar Jan 24 2021
Charger55 • Triplogs 573
Hiking1.50 Miles 130 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles
130 ft AEG
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Day 2 in White Sands. More of a play day then a hiking day, but we managed to knock out this easy interpretive trail and also the shorter Playas Trail just across the road. Then we found some quiet dunes to eat our lunch at and let the puppy run wild.
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Nov 18 2018
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 Joined Nov 18 2005
 Phoenix, AZ
White Sands National ParkSoutheast, NM
White Sands National Park
Southeast, NM
Hiking avatar Nov 18 2018
nonot • Triplogs 514
Hiking8.00 Miles 500 AEG
Hiking8.00 Miles
500 ft AEG
 
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Alkali Flats Trail
Dune Life Nature Trail
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Checked out all 5 trails. Alkali Flats was probably the best once you got away from the tourists.
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Oct 28 2018
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
 Tempe
Dune Life Nature TrailSoutheast, AZ
Dune Life Nature Trail
Southeast, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 28 2018
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking1.31 Miles
Hiking1.31 Miles      44 Mns   1.79 mph
5 LBS Pack
 
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Hiked this trail with my girlfriend as part of our overnight visit to White Sands.

This hike was pretty easy as far as elevation and distance go. The only remotely challenging aspect was the difficulty of walking in sand as opposed to hard surfaces.

Navigation was not difficult either but it was somewhat unconventional. Instead of following an established trail you looked for the next marker or sign and walked towards it until you could see the next marker or sign. While we were there it was possible to follow footprints but there were many random tracks from people going off the trail. There were also numerous warnings indicating that foot prints disappear quickly if there is any wind making navigation by footprint an unreliable method.

The weather was pleasant but hot in late October around noon. The stark white gypsum sand reflects sunlight as efficiently as snow so sun protection is required if you are hiking for any length of time.

This trail was distinctive in that it shows the varieties of plant and animal life that have adapted to survive in the dunes. The route is intended to be hiked in the clockwise direction if you are planning to read the informational plaques.

This is a good hike to introduce you to what White Sands has to offer.

Link to Hike Video:
[ youtube video ]
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Nov 23 2012
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38 male
 Joined Aug 16 2006
 Portland, OR
Dune Life Nature TrailSoutheast, NM
Dune Life Nature Trail
Southeast, NM
Hiking avatar Nov 23 2012
keepmoving • Triplogs 592
Hiking1.00 Miles 130 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles
130 ft AEG
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Early morning stroll through the edge of the sand dunes.
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Jan 02 2011
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 Joined Mar 31 2002
 Chandler, AZ
Dune Life Nature TrailSoutheast, NM
Dune Life Nature Trail
Southeast, NM
Hiking avatar Jan 02 2011
desertgirl • Triplogs 451
Hiking1.00 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles      45 Mns   1.33 mph
300 ft AEG
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Photo amble thru this trail ...wandered up and down some ridges to get some exercise in :) Ok trail ... this is a busy trail.
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Feb 22 2010
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75 male
 Joined Nov 05 2008
 Cloudcroft, NM
Dune Life Nature TrailSoutheast, NM
Dune Life Nature Trail
Southeast, NM
Hiking avatar Feb 22 2010
imike • Triplogs 2,467
Hiking1.00 Miles 50 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles      35 Mns   1.71 mph
50 ft AEG
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Dune Life Nature Trail
White Sands National Park
Alkali Flats Trail
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took the fast tour around the informative loop... nice little trip. This portion of the dunes is one the transitional edge of the pure sand dunes, and includes meadows and nice views of the surrounding mountain ranges... worth the time
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average hiking speed 1.66 mph

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