The Best Hiking in Doña Ana County

Started my journey right after I park on the dirt that passes under the interstate. Headed north up the hill passed an old mine and continued until I reached the arroyo. Climbed around the arroyo to see the different petroglyphs. Good views of the Rio Grande valley below.

Tonuco Mountain Petroglyphs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Rincon, New Mexico.

To get to Tonuco Mountain North of RadiumSprings , NM from Las Cruces, NM take Interstate 25 to exit 32. Once off the interstate turn left on go under the interstate. Take the first dirt road to your left and drive to the top of the canyon. If you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle you can descend into...

Hiked the canyon after having crossed the Rio Grande in the winter, very little water in the river. I climbed several mountains with very good views of the mountains around us. Many great cacti can be seen here. Hiked about 3 miles round trip. Best hiked in the winter or spring.  

Foster canyon is along hwy NM 185 near Buckle Bar Canyon and Faulkner canyon. It is a fairly easy walk  in a sandy arroyo. There some interesting rock formations there. Also by climbing some of the hills off the arroyo you will have some good views of the surrounding mountains.

The drive in the canyon is very sandy so a good vehicle is required. In the canyon is the black hill where Billy the Kid and 3 of his friends were hiding out. Was not able to find their names inscribed on one of the rocks.  There are also remnants of an old ranch. Nice walk along a sandy arroyo w...

There is not a designated trail here. You will have to find your own way up the mesa. The climb is rated as moderate is about 2 miles long. There is an elevation gain of about 700 ft. Good views from the top.

Geronimo's Cave is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Radium Springs, New Mexico.

Leasburg Slot Canyon is a 2.4 mile trail that offers a unique experience that is close to Interstate 25. The directions will take you to the banks of the Rio Grande where you can park anywhere along the dirt road that is convenient. This hike should only be attempted in the late fall or winter be...

Leasburg Slot Canyon is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Doña Ana Peak is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The Dona Ana Mountains offer a variety of  outdoor fun. Hiking, rock climbing, wildflowers and  petroglyphs. There are several different ranges to explore with arches, steep cliffs and also easy trails. The elevation gain changes depending which trails you decide to take.  You can also access the...

Trackways Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Picacho Mountain is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Dona Ana, New Mexico.

Picacho Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dona Ana, New Mexico.

Picacho Peak Via Box Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dona Ana, New Mexico.