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A sweet loop in the Lajitas region of the park.


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8.4

KM

Point to Point

2,849' 868 m

High

2,491' 759 m

Low

196' 60 m

Up

444' 135 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

From the east side of the Contrabando Dome Loop, head north and start a nice climb. The Dome Loop consists of mostly old jeep trail that has slowly turned into singletrack. It heads through loose washes and volcanic rock.

After the first few miles, you'll start a nice extended descent. There are a few spots with exposure. Around the 4.5 mile marker, you'll cross a deep wash. If you lose the trail, just look straight ahead for the 3-4 foot ledge you should be hiking up. Stay to the left until you start the descent, and eventually land back at the Contrabando Waterhole.

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Brian Smith

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Trails in vast desert.
Sep 29, 2017 near Lajitas, TX

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93 degrees but an awesome desert hike! Bring plenty of water!
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