Headland Trail in El Morro National Monument, NM

Hike Headland Trail El Morro National Monument, NM

Class 1 2.0 miles 300 gain <1 hr Loop Jul 3, 2014
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Solitude

Threat to Our Public Land!

Recent proposals could transfer or sell off national forests, BLM land, and wilderness areas. This threatens the trails, wildlife, and access we all love. Once they're gone, we don't get them back.

The push to sell off public lands is being driven mostly by Republicans. What's frustrating is that many who vote for this party still love hiking, hunting, and exploring. If you keep voting for politicians who promise to "cut red tape" and "shrink government," don't be surprised when your favorite trailhead is fenced off and leased to a mining company.

Resources

Public Land for Sale Map
Write Your Senator
Utah is Not for Sale
About the Spending Package

Headland Trail GPX Track

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The Headland Trail is a nice little loop that goes past a watering hole that was historically used by Native Americans and white settlers back in the day, all of whom wrote on a section of rock called Inscription Rock. The trail then leads up to the top of El Morro National Monument and past some cool old ruins with a nice view of the New Mexico badlands all around.

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El Morro National Monument from the road on the way to the trailhead.
El Morro National Monument from the road on the way to the trailhead.
Watering hole.
Watering hole.
Inscription rock.
Inscription rock.
Inscription rock.
Inscription rock.
Lookout from the top of El Morro National Monument.
Lookout from the top of El Morro National Monument.
Ruins.
Ruins.
Ruins with a view.
Ruins with a view.

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Hire/refer me as a web developer or send me a few bucks if you find my site useful. I’m not sponsored, so all fees are out-of-pocket and my time preparing trip reports is unpaid. I really appreciate it!