Strip Mine Trail is a well-marked trail that is shared with bikers and takes hikers through the Placitas trail system. It can be hiked as an out-and-back, but it also leads to the Chalk Dust Trail which can be taken to make a loop. The elevation on this hike ranges from 5,660 feet to 6,040 feet above sea level.

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April 23, 2023

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First leg of the Strip Mine Trail leading to Chalk Dust Trail.

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Strip Mine and Chalk Dust Loop

7.61km

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240m

Hike the moderate 4.7 miles (7.6 km) Strip Mine and Chalk Dust Loop in Sandia Mountain Wilderness, featuring varied terrain and scenic views

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Distance 500 m

Uphill 20 m

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Saturday 11 April

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Location: Placitas, Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

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