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.

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.

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.

Every time I have driven down Loham I have wondered what is the driveway that goes up a hill lead…read moreto right behind the Target. It is a pretty view of the scenic city scape. Not sure of exact address so again it is right off Loham behind Target. First off, be super careful if you have a low profile vehicle. From the Loham side you drive up a concrete driveway then on top it turns into dirt and the transition is a little rough if you are not expecting it. DRIVE slow at the top. On the Loham side you have to choice walk the bottom which seems a little easy as it is a true asphalt path. The bottom has some cottonwood trees to walk under. But that is not always safe. The bottom also leads to the Veterans Park Memorial about 1 and half in.On the top of the dam it is all gravel. You can't walk from the top to the bottom! There was no trails. There is no shade so wear sunscreen. I would recommend going at sunrise, sunset or on a breezy day. We walked to the halfway point marked by a rock pile. Halfway is 1.6 miles. Total walk for us 3.2 miles There is some pretty views of the mountains but it does get monotonous. We did see some birds with a yellow chest, a some blueish birds, and some cool spotted lizards.

I spend a lot of time going to the trail because it is so peaceful and the people their are…read morecontagious. Everyone seems at peace and always says "Hi" or "Hello." The views in all directions capture New Mexico's beauty. People go and get some rest in the area or take a little hike down the trail. It would be nice to have a few more trash bins in the area because people do leave trash around on occasions. I found this place many years ago and now people are really starting to gather in crowds for meetups.

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.

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.

Can we have one of these in El Paso?!? Please!!!…read more I'm always telling people that I want to swim in the Rio Grande and then I stumbled upon this park and saw my dream come to fruition. Families swimming and couples kayaking in the Rio Grande! Best. Day. Ever. This park is pretty neat too. There's a small playground that seems well maintained and a trail that goes for miles following the Rio Grande. There are also fire pits placed strategically throughout this park on the river bank. And grass...grasssssssss galore! And frogs! The only reason I'm docking a store is because of the storm of mosquitoes. I grew up near water, but I've never walked into a cloud of mosquitoes. Bug spray is a necessity.

Fantastic little riverside park. Beautiful view of the Rio Grande .No swimming signs everywhere yet…read morepeople were swimming. Great for a picnic or just enjoying the view. Very relaxing.

This small but well maintained park is perfect for families and definitely worth a stop! The ranger…read morewas amazing and went out of his way to make our visit to the park magical. We loved the exhibition hall where all all of the exhibits were hands on including a sand table where kids can make impressions from cast animal prints and the touch table where rangers had set our objects found on the trail for kids to hold and handle (today was mesquite pods, a rodent skeleton, cactus fruits, feathers, a birds nest, and shells). There were also scavenger hunt pages specific to the park to make the hikes fun for kids. The upland trail was the perfect post meal walk for our family (4 year old and 7 year old), if we'd come in the cool of the morning or evening we might have gone for both loops. Even if you're not up for a hike the garden and bird blind behind the visitors center are worth the trip. There are a beautiful variety of plants from the park with labels and rangers put out water to attract animals to the garden. In just a few minutes we saw cottontail rabbits, two kinds of lizards, a family of quail, and many many birds - some of which a friendly ranger helped us identify.

I enjoyed the Upland and Resaca trails. The fall colors of the grasses and variety of bird life was…read morenice and I got lucky and saw a coyote with a morning meal of a rabbit in his mouth! Unfortunately the Rio Grande was not running so there were no views of the wet lands in mid October when I went and there were mosquitoes if you stopped walking. Go in the spring or when the river is running for the best experience.