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Valles Caldera National Preserve

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Trails: Newly opened for winter activities in Fall, 2005, the national preserve has 35 km (21 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing. The reserve is open Friday to Sunday from mid-December to early April. Four moonlight and dark night guided tours are scheduled.
Trail fee: Adults $10 (2005), some trails are free of charge
Tel: 505-661-3333
Trail report: 505-661-3333
Nearest town: Los Alamos, NM
Trail web site: Valles Caldera National Preserve
Facilities on-site: Day lodge, cafeteria and snack bar
Services available: First aid
Other activities: Snowshoeing
Trail map: Maps available at the reserve
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing
Facilities: Vault toilet, snack bar
Lodging on site: Two backcountry yurts are rented by lottery
Lodging nearby: Los Alamos has many hotels and other accommodations
Location of trails: The Preserve is 18 miles west of Los Alamos on Highway 4.
Tourism info: Los Alamos Chamber
Weather forecast: Los Alamos
Map of local region: Los Alamos Area

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