New Mexico’s Roadside Attractions: Cloudcroft’s Mexican Trestle

If you are driving from Alamogordo to Cloudcroft any time soon then you are sure to pass my Roadside attraction: The Cloudcroft Mexican Trestle!

The Mexican trestle is a large part of Cloudcroft’s history.  Every time I pass through here (and it’s actually pretty often) I always see people stopping to take their pics with the trestle in the background.  After reading this article, YOU could be one of those people!!

(To see what else there is to do in Cloudcroft, click here!)

Directions:

The trestle is located off HWY 82, right outside of Cloudcroft.  It’s accessible going toward Cloudcroft.  If you are coming from Cloudcroft, then drive slow and be prepared to make a wicked left turn from the highway onto the shoulder they have designated for it.

The viewing area has a few historical plaques telling a little about the trestle and its history. I really suggest taking the time to read through some of these articles.  Apparently, there used to be a lot of derailments coming from Alamogordo back in the day!

The balcony to the above right is where most of these pics were taken from. It’s always nice to stop and see the distant mountains and White Sands desert as well! If you are in the area, it’s definitely worth a stop any time of year!

In the above picture, you can barely make out another viewing platform to the right of the trestle. Check out my post on how to hike down to that spot and get up close and personal with this iconic landmark!

What do you guys think? Have you stopped here?? Post a picture to the comments if you have been here another time of year!

Until next time!