Spider Monkey

“Hmm, running out of things to say, have a fun safe trip.”
-Brian

Rated: 4

Trail Length: About 11 miles round trip
Elevation: From 4606 to 5187 feet
Terrain Type: Sandy bottom arroyo with some ledges and rocks
Major Obstacles: Nothing to difficult on the main trail there is one optional obstacle that always causes problems
Technical Ability: Beginner
Vehicle Recommendations: Stock 4×4 with 33″ tires or SxS
Elevated Hazard: Summer Monsoon season, rains can cause flash flooding, be extra careful in the summer.
Comment: Spider Monkey is a nice easy trail that connects to Rattle Snake Canyon. You should be able to get thru this one with a stock 4×4. You would benefit greatly from a little lift to give you some more ground clearance. Great trail for the SxSs. There are a few optional lines on the trail and there is one that always hangs us up. There is a fence in the middle of the trail but the gate is up to the right. At the end of the trail there is a fence, but it’s wired so you can open it and get thru it. Make sure you close the gate and wire the fence back up to keep the cattle were they belong. Have fun.

This trail is located in Rattle Snake Canyon, between La Luz and Tularosa.
Meet up location is on Sun Valley Road next to Hughes Feed Store off of Highway 54.
There is an air-down and parking area at the end of Sun Valley Road.
There are two gates to go through before you drop into the arroyo, please close the gates behind you.
The trail is up the arroyo a bit, at the big rock slab on the right.