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Sunland Park, New Mexico

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  • Las Cruces, New Mexico

    Organ Peak Trail

    5.0
    9.92 mi / 3458 ft gain
    Organ Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is one of the longer and more challenging hikes in the Organ Mountains. An early start is recommended to keep heat down during the warmer months as well trekking poles and p...
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  • Las Cruces, New Mexico

    Organ Needle from Baylor Canyon Road

    5.0
    7.67 mi / 3658 ft gain
    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...
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  • 15595 Baylor Peak Road, New Mexico

    Hike the Rabbit Ear Plateau.

    5.0
    6 mi / 3000 ft gain
    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...
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  • Aguirre Springs Road, New Mexico

    Hike the Baylor Pass Trail

    5.0
    6.9 mi / 1568 ft gain
    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
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  • Las Cruces, New Mexico

    Pine Tree Trail Loop

    4.5
    4.29 mi / 1276 ft gain
    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. 
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  • Las Cruces, New Mexico

    Baylor Peak via Baylor Canyon Pass

    8.36 mi / 2772 ft gain
    Baylor Peak via Baylor Canyon Pass is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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  • Las Cruces, New Mexico

    Hike the Baylor Pass West Trail

    6.3 mi / 1548 ft gain
    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.
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  • 2572-2598 Desert Wind Way, New Mexico

    Explore the Dona Ana Mountains

    5.0
    2 mi / 1000 ft gain
    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...
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  • Doña Ana County, New Mexico

    Explore Providence Cone

    4.0
    2 mi
    We drove through the desert  on a winding dirt road. Once at the cone we started our climb to the top. The ascent is not too difficult  and once on top we had very good views of the surrounding landscape. Lots of interesting rock formations and also plants. There are several interesting petroglyp...
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  • Las Cruces, New Mexico

    Hike the Leasburg Slot Canyon

    2.4 mi / 675 ft gain
    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...
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