Alkali Flat Trail – Alkali Flat Trail Overlook loop from Sunset Stroll Meeting Area
Alkali Flat Trail – Alkali Flat Trail Overlook loop from Sunset Stroll Meeting Area
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Alkali Flat Trail – Alkali Flat Trail Overlook loop from Sunset Stroll Meeting Area
05:45
22.9km
30m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 12, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 18.9 km for 77 m
Customers only
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.12 km
Alkali Flat Trailhead, White Sands National Park
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The white gypsum sand in the park is formed from the erosion of selenite crystals, an alkaline substance and the trail's namesake.
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4.89 km
Alkali Trail, White Sands National Park
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6.18 km
Alkali Flat Trail
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7.61 km
Alkali Flat Trail Overlook
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18.8 km
Dune Life Nature Trail Trailhead
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22.9 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.8 km
7.16 km
949 m
777 m
Surfaces
14.7 km
6.69 km
653 m
376 m
< 100 m
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