Trail: Rim Trail
National Park: Lincoln National Forest
Features: Grove(s)
Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling - Mountain
Equestrian - riding
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping

Difficulty: Intermediate
Miles: 13 miles
Desc: Located on western rim of NMs Sacramento Mountains, the Rim Trail winds through pine and fir trees, quaking aspen and meadows. Several access points from Hwy 6563.
Take Hwy 130 south from Cloudcroft for 1.9 miles. Turn right (west) onto Sunspot Hwy (36563) for 0.2 miles. Paved pullout at entrance to Slide campground - trailhead parking.