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Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail

Length: 0.45 mi

Est. time: 12m

Gain: 35 ft

Loss: 25 ft

Max elev: 3,005 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Nativehike

Elevation profile

+35 ft gain · −25 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Panther Junction Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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