Baylor Peak via Baylor Canyon Pass

Start your hike from the parking lot of Baylor Pass Road. The trail starts to climb gently first and then gradually the climb gets steeper, but nothing too difficult. There is nice desert vegetation along the trail and very good views of the Organ Mountains and valley below.

Park at the small parking area of Baylor Peak rd. Start climbig up the mountain on a old jeep road. The trail becomes steeper the further up you go. Very good views of the Organ Mountains and the Mesilla Valley. Lots of wildflowers along the way in the summer and also cacti in bloom. Did not make it all the way to the end of the trail, too hard for me.

These are well maintained BLM campsites just outside of Las Cruces. It's a great option for setting up a tent, car camping, or parking an RV. There are no facilities so remember to always pack in and pack out. 

Organ Needle from Baylor Canyon Road is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity for scenic views located near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Keep in mind on the trail, there isn't much in terms of shade or coverage, so please pack accordingly and with sufficient water for the trail. There is a decent gain in elevation along the trail, so consider packing trekking poles for support for e...

Moderate hike in the Organ Mountains Desert Peak National Monument in New Mexico. Very good views of the Organ Mountains , the Tularosa Basin and wildflowers in the summer and fall. Excellent place to see the Organ Mountains evening primrose

Park in the Parking area at the end of Aguirre Springs Loop. The trailhead is across the road. The trail will take you in a loop. Enjoy the diversity of plant life and the varied landscape. There are numerous interesting geological and ecological features in these foothills.