Get outside this fall with Las Cruces Parks and Recreation! Join us for a series of guided hikes at trails throughout the Las Cruces area.
Hikes will be offered on Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m., giving participants more opportunities to enjoy local trails and stay active throughout the season.
Schedule & Locations
All hikes begin at 7:30 a.m.
| Date | Hike | Distance | Meet-Up Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 15 | Tortugas Mountain Monte Vista Trail | 5.1 miles | East Mesa of Las Cruces, accessible via a dirt parking lot off Dripping Springs Road south of Tortugas. |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | Tortugas Mountain Monte Vista Trail | 5.1 miles | East Mesa of Las Cruces, accessible via a dirt parking lot off Dripping Springs Road south of Tortugas. |
| Thursday, Oct. 22 | Dripping Springs Trail | 3 miles | 15000 Dripping Springs Road Las Cruces, NM 88005 |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Dripping Springs Trail | 3 miles | 15000 Dripping Springs Road Las Cruces, NM 88005 |
| Thursday, Oct. 29 | Soledad Loop Trail | 3.4 miles | 13300 Soledad Canyon Road Las Cruces, NM 88011 |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Soledad Loop Trail | 3.4 miles | 13300 Soledad Canyon Road Las Cruces, NM 88011 |
| Thursday, Nov. 5 | Veteran’s Park Dam Trail | 2.6 miles | 2651 Roadrunner Parkway 2651 Roadrunner Parkway Las Cruces, NM 88006 |
| Saturday, Nov. 7 | Veteran’s Park Dam Trail | 2.6 miles | 2651 Roadrunner Parkway 2651 Roadrunner Parkway Las Cruces, NM 88006 |
| Thursday, Nov. 12 | La Cueva Loop Trail | 2.9 miles | 15000 Dripping Springs Road Las Cruces, NM 88005 |
| Saturday, Nov. 14 | La Cueva Loop Trail | 2.9 miles | 15000 Dripping Springs Road Las Cruces, NM 88005 |
| Thursday, Nov. 19 | Filmore Canyon Trail | 2.1 miles | Participants will meet near the Dripping Springs Natural Area. From the junction of Interstate 10 and Interstate 25, travel north on I-25 approximately one mile to the University Avenue exit. Turn east onto University Avenue, which becomes Dripping Springs Road. Continue approximately five miles until the pavement ends, then continue another 2.5 miles toward the junction of Dripping Springs Road and Baylor Canyon Road. |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 | Filmore Canyon Trail | 2.1 miles | Participants will meet near the Dripping Springs Natural Area. From the junction of Interstate 10 and Interstate 25, travel north on I-25 approximately one mile to the University Avenue exit. Turn east onto University Avenue, which becomes Dripping Springs Road. Continue approximately five miles until the pavement ends, then continue another 2.5 miles toward the junction of Dripping Springs Road and Baylor Canyon Road. |
Before You Go
Participants should wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing appropriate for outdoor conditions. Bringing water and sun protection is also recommended.
Note: Some trailheads may require a parking pass
