Trails & Rails - Cloudcroft, NM

Trails & Rails - Cloudcroft, NM

Trails & Rails is an 8 mile mountain trail race based at the Trestle Recreation Area in Cloudcroft. The route follows historic railroad beds, an old highway grade, and single-track through fir and spruce forest. The course offers broad views down to the Tularosa Basin roughly 4,000 feet below and runs at village elevation near 8,676 ft. Past editions list about 1,350 ft of elevation gain and the same amount of descent for the 8 mile course.

The race is one event within the Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series, which groups three races across the season. Series formats include a longer Skyline Series and a shorter Ridgeline Series. Completing all Skyline Series events earns a commemorative Series Finish Award and a series flannel. The series emphasizes high elevation single-track, historic rail-bed trails, and contrasts in terrain from lower deserts to cloud-kissed ridges. Given the elevation and climbs, pacing, training, and appropriate gear are relevant considerations for participants.

Distances in the series Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Trails & Rails 8 mile
• Cloudcroft Ultra 53K
• Cactus to Cloud 50K