Sunspot Scenic Byway & Cloudcroft Run
Shoots out of the Chihuahuan Desert basin up the sheer western face of the Sacramento Mountains via steep switchbacks and a historic railway tunnel into mountain village Cloudcroft, then glides along a secluded high-ridge forest highway to the National Solar Observatory at 9,200 feet.
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The holy ground of Southeast sport touring, nestled off GA-60 in the Chattahoochee National Forest. An exclusively two-wheeled sanctuary where evening campfires buzz with tire pressure debates, apex line critiques on Wolf Pen Gap, and warm camaraderie among long-haul Gold Wing tourers and dual-sport explorers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Sunspot Scenic Byway & Cloudcroft Run? ▼
Sunspot Scenic Byway & Cloudcroft Run spans 34 miles and packs approximately 140 curves (4.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 4,330 ft - 9,200 ft and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Alamogordo, NM (Latitude 32.8995, Longitude -105.9603) and finishes at Sunspot Solar Observatory, NM (Latitude 32.7911, Longitude -105.8183).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.