Point of Rocks Trail

(nr Alivio NM)
Point of Rocks was another portion of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. A short 1/2 mile loop went up a hillside to the top of the point. And yes, there were a lot of rocks on the trail.

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Point of Rocks

A lookout spot provided a view of the actual Jornada del Muerto below. The sandy area between the rocky hill and the railroad tracks (straight line across photo) would have been the main road. When the RR was built it mostly followed the historic trail.

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

A Rocky Trail

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Looking Out at Jornada del Muerto

Signs at the beginning and along the way explained the significance of the area. Those traveling south knew that plentiful water was only ten miles further from the rocks.

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Yes, This is Part of the Trail

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Cactus Along the Path

Point of Rocks was about nine miles south of the Yost Escarpment trailhead. Hiking both on the same day was an easy choice.

Camp: Elephant Butte Lake SP-Lions Beach Rd
Scene: Historic trail

Also see: El Camino Real and Yost Escarpment Trail

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4 Responses to Point of Rocks Trail

  1. Barney Ward November 30, 2018 at 4:24 pm #

    More great info. Thank you.

    • Pleinguy November 30, 2018 at 4:39 pm #

      Thanks Barney. Glad you are still following my journey.

  2. Barney Ward November 30, 2018 at 6:21 pm #

    I moved to a campground closer to NM today by 1.6 miles. Eventually I will get there.

    • Pleinguy November 30, 2018 at 6:23 pm #

      Ha, ha… that’s the spirit. Little by little and you will arrive.

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