DRIPPING SPRINGS NATURAL AREA
15000 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011 Directions
Nature Trips, Road Biking, Historic Buildings, Dogs on Leash, Lake, Birding, Wheelchair Friendly, Trail Running, Beach, Wild Flowers, Wildlife & Walking
The Organs, which rise to over 9,000 feet in elevation, are so named because of the steep, needle-like spires that resemble the pipes of an organ. This picturesque area of rocky peaks, narrow canyons and open woodlands shelters the Dripping Springs Natural Area. This area encompasses a wealth of habitats containing great biological diversity, including four endemic wildflower species, the endangered Organ Mountains evening. Offers very good year-round viewing of desert mule deer and coyote
Price: $5 per vehicle for day use, $15 per bus
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SOLEDAD CANYON DAY USE AREA
13300 Soledad Canyon Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011 Directions
Nature Trips, Birding, Forest Lake, Horseback Riding, Dogs on Leash, Trail Running, Walking & Tress& Wild Flowers
The area includes the three-mile loop Bar Canyon Trail, which offers an easy and scenic hike very close to Las Cruces. Soledad Canyon Loop: is a 3.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail. Features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. It is also used for wildlife viewing. Bring your outdoor essentials including water, long pants, sunscreen, hat and snacks
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PREHISTORIC TRACKWAYS NATIONAL MONUMENT
Rocky Acres Trail, Las Cruces, NM 88005 Directions
Since 2009
Horseback Riding, Scenic, Nature Trail, Camping, Picnic, Educational, Bicycling, Birding, Restroom Facilities, Wildlife, Accessible & Playground
The unique and nationally-important paleontological, scientific, educational, scenic, and recreational resources and values of the Robledo Mountains. Provides new opportunities to understand animal behaviors and environments from a time predating dinosaurs. Its one of the most scientifically significant Early Permian track sites in the world. Offers public tours of their Geoscience Collection, including the Trackways Collection, by reservation