River Walk Trail - Raton, NM

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River Walk Trail


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The River Walk Trail makes a loop around the Chicorica Creek. Begin the loop by crossing the bridge behind the Visitor's Center and turning right. The level gravel trail follows the original coal camp railroad bed for 100 yards and passes by the foundations of the "New Town" section of the camp.

A bridge spans the creek at the south end to return visitors to the Visitor's Center along the west bank. The 'riparian' (river) habitat found along this trail is home to an abundance of birds, including red-naped sapsuckers, chickadees, vireos and Cooper's hawk.

This 0.5 mile trail is rated easy.

Facilities: The River Walk Trail provides over 40 campsites, restrooms, group shelters, and showers.

Reservations: Unknown

Best Time To Visit: The River Walk Trail is open year-round.

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

Accessibility: This area is handicap accessible.

Rules: This area is located within the Sugarite Canyon State Park; park regulations apply.

Directions: To reach the River Walk Trail 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.

To reach the River Walk Trail from Trinidad, take I-85 CO to I-87 NM to Raton and follow the directions from Raton.

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River Walk 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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