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County Road 42

County Road 42(edit)

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   #9 hike out of 14 in El Malpais National Conservation Area   |   
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32.7 mi
Distance
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20 hrs 39 min
Time
terrain
853 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in El Malpais National Conservation Area.


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John Moss 4 years, 6 months ago
Chain of Craters - © Trails Offroad
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Georges MALLY 10 years, 5 months ago
FR 42 - El Malpais

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