Feb 21, 2018 — The Cornudas Mountains are visible from the interstate, but are easily overlooked. I researched these hikes on Google Maps because their marks on the topo look really crazy. Flat for miles in all directions, but then a few volcanic peaks like this, Alamo Mountain, jut up from seemingly nowhere. I found the trailhead for Alamo Mountain by accident. My friend Joe Butler confirmed the directions to be exit here (31.84152, -105.97083) and head north on Hueco Ranch and then Loma Linda Road. Cross the border into New Mexico and F002 to F001. Turn right here (32.07928, -105.73859) onto F008 and left here (32.06393, -105.71443) onto F009. Veer left onto F007 here (32.043321, -105.71427) and follow east. Turn right here (32.03935, -105.66185) onto F010 and head south. There's actually a little parking area for "Alamo Mountain" access, which is where my attached trailhead button links to.
I was looking for a fun scramble, so I tried for one of the steeper, but reasonable, sections of Alamo Mountain. I ended up finding a Class 3 section with some exposure, and it was fun, but not memorable. After summiting and realizing there was no view, I continued to the other side of the relatively flat-topped mountain and then descended on an easier Class 2 slope, making my way back around the mountain from its north face.
There is dfeinitely a much easier way to access Alamo Mountain, which I outlined with a blue line on my attached map. It would require heading up Alamo Mountain and ascending from its southwest face. I do wish I had gone that way instead, and one day I'll head back. My friend Kevin Smith reported there isn't much of a trail, but it went fine as Class 2.
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