If you visit Las Cruces, you can't miss the Organ Mountains. The rocky spires are stark against the…read morelandscape, and are named because they look like a pipe organ. Visiting them is quite easy as it's a short drive from Las Cruces. There's a visitor center if you would like to know the history behind the area in addition to appreciating the natural beauty of the area. It's also good for planning out your hikes. There are a bunch of trail maps and the maps that prohibit dogs are also clearly marked. There are gorgeous views and the trails seemed well maintained with gravel/dirt. They are well marked so you can't get lost. In addition, there are plenty of bathrooms at the trailhead and visitor center. There's also a water fountain for both people and dogs at the visitor center.

Most of the trail is easy, with a few sections where it goes uphill and it moves toward moderate…read more Beautiful scenery.

One of my favorite places in Las Cruces. There are several trails and tons of off-trail potential…read more Pine needle loop is 4.5mi and 900ft gain loop with great views. Baylor Pass is 2 mi to saddle and another 4 down to Baylor pass trailhead. Indian hollow is a an out an back that gives you access to Sugarloaf or a remote saddle. Picnic areas are abundant as are camp sites and parking. $5 entrance fee or get an annual pass for 20 or 30...

Really beautiful scenery and good picnic areas and restrooms. It is just a quick drive from Las…read moreCruces and it's worth seeing as the mountains are beautiful.

Great Saturday morning hike. We went out pretty early, so there was lots of shade. Saw a lot of…read morewildlife - javelina and lots of deer. There was also quite a few beetles, but they're little harmless bugs. It's a gradual elevation gain, so even if you're not in the best shape (like me), it is very doable. Just have enough water. We were also treated to the old ruins, some beautiful rock formations and best of all, the waterfall was trickling! The return back to the parking lot is pretty much all downhill.

This is a great, easy hike to a beautiful waterfall with a loop trail through the hills and…read moregrasslands which were full of wildflowers in early October. There is little shade except for the waterfall so go early. Be sure and take at least a portion of the northern Bar Canyon trail to the ruins as well. The Bar Canyon loop trail was a bit confusing due to the number of social trails so watch closely for the signs.

Very easy and simple hike for anyone who is interested in gaining some fresh air for a bit…read more Park near the green gate, the trail is open but the gate is locked. You're going to have to climb and jump over the gate to access the trail. Once you go through the canyons, there's hills/mountains in an open area. You can continue walking the trail and explore -- there is a narrow incline that leads up to the top of the canyon (go to the left hand side once out of canyon). When the trail ends, climb up the bigger rocks to get onto the top. It's a great view but be sure to walk slow since the winds pick up as you gain elevation! Everything took about 45 min - 1 hour, it's definitely not a difficult hike and is a great place for photo ops. Good for groups or even solo. Would come back again!

All it was an amazing sight of Gods handiwork I would recommend it to anyone who loves the rock…read moreformations !

Very nice hiking trail with nice views and easy drive. Only few miles from the city. Best time is…read morein the morning

You want to do something fun. I highly recommend climbing the tortugas observatory mountain…read moreespecially if you into hiking. It takes about an hour to climb less if you an export. Beautiful sunset but you can go anytime. They even have a bike trail which I never new about. Something to experience in life.

This review is for Pine Tree Trail which was a ~4.2 miles round trip that took ~2.5 hours to…read morecomplete. Pine Tree Trail was located 45 minutes away from White Sands National Park. This was on the way back to Las Cruces which was a good stop for a second hike. This hike was done counterclockwise; trail was a narrow path of dirt and rock with plenty of inclines! Stunning views of the surrounding mountains and desert terrain! Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/9wHTPd_FhNo

I came here on a whim to explore the mountains close up. This is a fee area of $5 per car, but if…read moreyou have an annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass it's a participating site. You can either show the person in the visitor center to get a receipt or display it in your car on the dash or hangtag. The person in the visitor center was helpful. The park closes at sunset (with the chance of fees if you don't leave by then) and so there's a whiteboard with the exact time you need to leave. There are a bunch of trail maps and the maps that prohibit dogs are also clearly marked. The worker recommended the La Cueva trail as there wasn't enough time for us to do the trail originally planned and gave us the back story behind it. He seemed very knowledgeable! There are gorgeous views and the trails seemed well maintained with gravel/dirt.

This is definitely one of the best hikes in the Las Cruces area, which has no shortage of great…read morehiking trails that are scenic, especially in the Organ Mountains. This canyon hike is more remote than the other hikes in the area. To get to the parking area from Ladera Canyon Road it is helpful having a high-clearance vehicle. If you don't have one, there are places to park along the road back to the trailhead (with a short walk to the trail) but parking is strictly forbidden on Ladera Canyon Road. The hike itself was filled with amazing scenery and beautiful rock formations. There was nobody else on the trail, and the canyon is very quiet. We saw numerous deer droppings and tracks all along the route. There was a 1,200 foot elevation gain going into the canyon, and the return route is almost all downhill. Footing can be difficult in some spots as the trail had loose rocks that slip in spots, so I recommend taking hiking poles. It took us 3:45 minutes to complete the hike, which measured out at 5.2 miles. Strongly recommend this hike if you want a nice, quiet day and amazing views!

The scenery is spectacular on the Achenback trail. To get here, drive to near the end of Soledad…read moreCanyon road and go south on Ladera Canyon, then turn left on the primitive road marked with a trail sign and proceed to the parking area. A high clearance vehicle is helpful. The route is a steady uphill for about a mile through some interesting rock formations including dendritic rocks, then you will come to the top of a dry waterfall. There are great views all along the way. After this point it starts to flatten out a bit to a nice grassy area with 360 degree views. You can continue hiking along unofficial trails and stream beds or turn back.

Sagecrest Park is a beautiful and small neighborhood park that drivers can easily miss when passing…read moreby Roadrunner Pkwy. It's so we'll maintained and has one of the greenest grass in the city's parks. There's a playground and a couple of picnic tables. Behind its natural beauty is a trail. A great place to walk the dogs too.

A really nice park, located right off Roadrunner. The grass is even and well kept, they have swings…read morefor both the toddlers and the bigger kids, and the playground set offer unlimited enjoyment to my little ones. I like that the park has big, full grown trees, and never seems to be overly crowded. Even though it is right next to the road, it feels secluded and peaceful.

These are the best mountain bike trails in the area including El Paso. They are built specifically…read morefor mountain biking and all flow very well. Yes there are rocks but unlike the trails in the Franklin I didn't get too hung up on them. They are well worth the little drive out of EP.

Worth a stop!! Worth a picnic getaway. Instagram worthy!!…read more This is where the recycled roadrunner is that you can see from I-10. The serenity found on top of this hill is amazing. Some amazing view of the sunrise could be had here. There are a few little private nocks that you and your honey or family and have a private chat and look in awe or the farming, mountain landscape of Las Cruces. This is a rest area and a historic landmark. It has clean restrooms. It is a great area to walk around. This rest stop is easily accessed going east bound on I-10 right before Las Cruces

One of the finest rest stops I have experienced in the U.S. It's design, layout, amenities,…read moreparking and view of the Mesilla/Las Cruces valley area are fantastic. No need to be tired to stop here, stopping in for the fantastic views, as well as checking out the Recycled Roadrunner is highly recommended!