Opportunity Trail Loop

Opportunity Trail Loop


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The Opportunity Trail Loop is full of changing scenery. Start at the trailhead across from the horse corral on the Soda Pocket road. The trail heads west, ascending through a Gambel's oak woodland to the top out in a meadow with a grove of aspen trees. After this, a series of switchbacks descends into a mixed conifer forest, but the terrain levels out as it approaches the bottom of Segerstrom Canyon. At this point, the trail turns east and follows the Segerstrom Creek to Lake Maloya Dam. To return to the trailhead in Soda Pocket Campground, continue along Ponderosa Ridge Trail to make a six-mile loop.

Facilities: Over 40 campsites, restrooms, group shelters, and showers are provided at the Opportunity Trail Loop.

Reservations: Unknown

Best Time To Visit: Opportunity Trail Loop is open year-round.

Fees: Day usage fees and overnight camping fees do apply.

Accessibility: This area is handicap accessible.

Rules: Know all park rules and regulations, which are posted in the park.

Directions: From Raton, take I-25 exit 452 to NM 72. Travel east about 7 miles to the junction of NM 526. Take the left fork that goes uphill. Continue on to the visitor's center and beyond to access the lakes.

From Trinidad, take Freeway 85 to Freeway 87 into Raton, then follow the directions from Raton.

Attractions Near
Opportunity Trail Loop

Lake Mayola
Ponderosa Ridge Trail
Sugarite Canyon State Park

Address

Sugarite Canyon State Park

HCR 63, Box 386

Raton, New Mexico 87740

Phone
General: (505) 445-5607
Fax: (505) 445-8828

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