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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

Four Hills Park is a hidden neighborhood park that is surrounded by the backyards of neighboring…read morehomes. It's small and reclusive, esp. down on a hill. There are a few picnic tables and benches. If you want a playground, Sunset Hill Park is just across the street.

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.