Vado, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Vado
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2572-2598 Desert Wind Way, New Mexico
Explore the Dona Ana Mountains
5.02 mi / 1000 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Vertigo Ridge Trail
1.1 mi / 265 ft gainStart your hike from the Stanton Street parking area. The trail starts a little steep at first but then levels out. There are several connections to other trails. There is a good view of a small canyon and also a cave. The cave is not accessible since it is on the side of a canyon. In the spring...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Hike
5.010.3 mi / 3946 ft gainNote that this trail is only recommended for very experienced or expert hikers. There are some short sections that require rock climbing and there are steep cliffs. Significant upper body strength is needed. If you decide to do the full trail, bring lots of water and food for hydration and energy...Read more -
Sunland Park, New Mexico
Hike Mount Cristo Rey Trail
4.6 mi / 649 ft gainThe trails winds its way up the mountain with several stopping places with crosses and other religious artifacts. On top of the mountain is a very large statue of Christ. This hike provides good views of the Franklin Mountains, El Paso, and Mexico. It is best to hike this trail with a group to be...Read more -
Unnamed Road, New Mexico
Hike the Aden Crater Trail
1.9 mi / 187 ft gainDrove fro El Paso to the crater in the Potrillo Wilderness Study area a on a series of county dirt roads. Some of the roads are quite rough. Interesting place to explore. Deep crater and large lava fields. Good views of the surrounding plains. The place is very isolated and quiet. Best to get a m...Read more -
1700 McKinley Avenue, Texas
Hike the Ranger Peak and Directissimo Trails
5.02.6 mi / 1230 ft gainTake the Aerial Tramway up to the top. The ride up is short but scenic. Once on the platform, hike the Ranger Peak Trail which affords you good views of the El Paso area and the Franklin Mountains. Return to the parking lot below via the Directissimo trail, which is a rather steep and difficult t...Read more -
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Hike the Leasburg Slot Canyon
2.4 mi / 675 ft gainLeasburg 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...Read more -
County Road A005, New Mexico
Hike to Cox Peak and Mount Riley
5 mi / 1500 ft gainDrove from El Paso to cox Peak this morning. About 45 miles from El Paso. The roads to the mountains are in good condition. Did not hike up the mountain but hiked around the base and enjoyed the views and the cacti. There is not a trail to the top of the mountains and scrambling up the mountain s...Read more -
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Hike to Massacre Peak
2 mi / 700 ft gainThere 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.Read more -
18 Faulkner Canyon Road, New Mexico
Explore Faulkner Canyon
3 mi / 500 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
16085-16107 North Valley Drive, New Mexico
Explore Foster Canyon.
2 mi / 300 ft gainFoster 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.Read more -
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Hike Buckle Bar Canyon
3 mi / 500 ft gainHiked 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.Read more -
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Explore Providence Cone
4.02 miWe 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...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Bouldering at Hueco Tanks State Park
5.0Hueco Tanks is comprised of 3 mountains and 1 spur (a lateral offshoot of a mountain). North Mountain has the most dense bouldering but access requires a reservation. East and West Mountain also offer amazing climbing, but you are required to have a guide to gain entrance to those mountains. The ...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Hueco Tanks Nature Trail
1.5 miThe nature trail is an easy trail to walk and gives you very good views of the rock formations. To see the pictographs you will have to hike up the North Mountains to get the best views. The West and East Mountains are only accessible by guided tours. During the summer and fall when there is wate...Read more -
CanAm Highway, New Mexico
Explore the Tonuco Mountain
4 mi / 800 ft gainTo 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...Read more