Alkali Flat Trailhead, White Sands National Park
Alkali Flat Trailhead, White Sands National Park
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Alkali Flat Trailhead, White Sands National Park
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March 14, 2023
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The white gypsum sand in the park is formed from the erosion of selenite crystals, an alkaline substance and the trail's namesake.
November 16, 2022
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P.S: I wanted to add more pictures, but Komoot wouldn't let me. Possibly due to GPS deviation
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November 26, 2022
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Elevation 1,220 m
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