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

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.

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.

I camped here for a change of pace while driving across country on I-10. I found this place by…read moresearching yelp for campgrounds from my iPhone ap while on the road. Great find! There are a couple of things you will want to know if you find this the same way I did. First, note that the map/directions that this yelp site gives you will NOT take you to the campground (it takes you to what must be a BLM office in Las Cruces). UPDATE: I submitted the correct address (Aguirre Springs Road) to Yelp. If that is the address that shows up, it is correct. The Marquess Street address is the incorrect one. These are the directions copied and pasted from the Aguirre Spring website: Location / Access The Aguirre Spring Campground is located on the east side of Organ Mountains, east of Las Cruces in Dona Ana County. Take U.S. 70 for 14 miles east of the I-25/U.S. 70 interchange in Las Cruces, then turn south on the Aguirre Spring Road (1.1 miles after San Augustine Pass) for six miles. At mile 4 the road becomes a one-way loop and climbs steeply. Next thing to note is that the only facilities are toilets. They were clean and well kept. These restrooms do not have sinks or mirrors. There are no showers and there is no water at the campsites. You can fill up your water containers at the campground host's site which is right on Aguirre Spring Road as you start driving in. The sites have picnic tables and grills and some have fire pits. There is a loop of campsites that are off to the right of the camping pay station. Those sites are pretty close together, and there were several families camped up there, but they are right at the base of those gorgeous rock mountains. I bypassed this loop and drove down the road a little further and camped in a spot on the left a little ways passed the hiking trail (which is on the right). I loved my spot. I pitched the tent under shady tree. A restroom was close-by. I went for a trail run/hike the following morning. A very well spent $3!

The 4 mile moderate Pine Tree trail from the campground is a must do with a huge variety of plant…read morelife, butterflies and birds. You will travel through high dessert to ponderosa pine climates and the wildflowers were spectacular in October after a wet fall. Views of Sugarloaf mountain and the Needles are spectacular.

Excellent location for hiking and trail running. Trails are well kept and well marked. Views are…read morehard to capture with photos. Great to visit in all seasons. Pack water and gear accordingly. Make sure to bring payment for parking.

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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