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!

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.

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!

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

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.

Desert Trails Park is a hidden park within the Sonoma Ranch neighborhood. If you drive too fast…read moreyou may miss the entrance, which looks like a gated community from the streets. Other than the nice clean pavement trail, the park looks natural and raw with lots of schrubs around. It's great for dog walkers but there are wild animals as the sign illustrates. Once towards the center of the park, you get a beautiful view of Las Cruces on its hill.

We love to walk these easy trails with our 2 dogs, enjoying the beautiful scenery. It would be…read moreperfect if there were a few BENCHES scattered throughout for us older folks who would like to sit for a brief rest! Then we would give the part 5 stars! We cannot enjoy the whole park because it is a rather long walk back to the parking lot. It would be wonderful to have a few shaded benches - but if not, one can carry an umbrella easily enough. We meet other retirees walking there but with no resting places (for people and dogs) it is prohibitive. Thankfully, the Veterans Park does have some benches scattered on their lovely trails.

Stayed here for 5 months, staff is friendly, they are closed on the weekend. Park is small and…read morepeople have been there for a while. Our spot we rented had a pole teather that went right through the middle of our parking area, so we could park but not use our awning. Laundry room is clean and pretty cheap. $2.00 for washer $1.50 for dryer. There is only 4 of each though. They also have a rec room with a pool table and bookcase, tv and couches. Dog park is sand, but they do provide lots of doggie bags and cans. They are pretty strict on the no fences for dogs and 6foot leash at all times. Our site was backed up to the main road and it's super busy, cop cars speeding by with lights and sirens on, ambulances, ATV and side by sides speeding and loud music. Super loud road, we tried to get a spot in the back but unfortunately we were put on a waiting list which was long, since people stay there for years. The worst part of the entire stay is the dairy farm being less than half a mile from the rv park, the wind changes and it smells like the cows are inside your camper, the amount of files were disgusting. Never ending flies that would swarm you if you sit outside, and your dogs. Overall this is a okay park if you are okay with smelling cows at random times and files all the time. But there is hardly any availability, for people to stay one or two nights, they only have a couple open. The workers do patrol on golf florets all the time and even drive through the rear of sites.

Zero, if I could! Beware! You had better stay at Road Host RV Park behind Camping World in…read moreAnthony,TX, you will not be sorry! If you want to deal with honesty and truthfulness, large spaces, and not packed in like a can of sardines.... Cleanest showers, restrooms, and laundry mat, I have ever saw! Was a traveling nurse in NM and Road Host is the best! Laundry $1.50, dry clothes for a dollar, best clean and largest dog parks ever(four)! If you do not have money to throw away... electric included in your rent....