Jean-Claude Linossi
I am retired and I have always liked the great outdoors. I have been hiking most of my adult life. I like to take pictures of beautiful landscapes and plants.
Hike Mount Cristo Rey Trail
Sunland Park, New Mexico
4.6 mi
/ 649 ft gain
The trails winds its way up the mountain with several stopping places with crosses and other religious artifacts. On top of the mountain is a very large statue of Christ. This hike provides good views of the Franklin Mountains, El Paso, and Mexico.
It is best to hike this trail with a group to be on the safer side.
Hike the Lower Sunset Trail
El Paso, Texas
7 mi
/ 1043 ft gain
I have hiked this trail several times but only in sections since it is so long. You can start from either the south parking or the north parking lot. I'd suggest leaving a car at both if possible so you can hike point-to-point if you want a shorter, 3.5 mile hike. The trail has very good views of the surrounding areas and has many beautiful wildflowers during the summer. Be aware that bikers us...
Hike the Maze-Cardiac Hill trail
El Paso, Texas
5 mi
/ 639 ft gain
This hike starts just off the Tin Mines trail. It is a moderate hike and has some very good views of the Franklin Mountains and their surroundings. During the summer many beautiful wildflowers can be seen. In the spring cacti can be seen in bloom. Bikers do also use this trail so yield to them when hiking.
Hike the Agave Loop Trail
El Paso, Texas
1.9 mi
/ 370 ft gain
Start your hike at the West Cottonwood trail parking lot. The ascent on the trail is not too difficult. First the trail will take you to the top of the Sneed Cory with good views of the State Park. After that, continue up the mountainside, which has with lots of sotols and agaves as well as many wildflowers in bloom in the summer. You can turn around and come back on the trail for a 2.2 mile ou...
Hike to West Cottonwood Springs Trail
El Paso, Texas
1.6 mi
/ 781 ft gain
Start your hike from the west cottonwood trail parking lot and ascend through some nice desert vegetation. The trail is rather rocky and has lots of loose rocks so step carefully. You'll pass by the old copper mine and then proceeded up the steep arroyo to the spring and cottonwood trees for very good views. To get back to the trailhead, you can loop onto the Agave Loop Trail for a 1.9 mile loo...
Hike the Tom Mays Trail
El Paso, Texas
2.6 mi
/ 502 ft gain
Hike this trail from the entrance of the State Park all the way to the parking lot of the Schaeffer Shuffle Trail. There are good views of the Franklin Mountains and lots of cacti and wildflowers to enjoy. This trail intersects with the Aztec Cave Trail and the Mundy Gap Trail.
Hike the Schaeffer Shuffle Trail
El Paso, Texas
2.6 mi
/ 691 ft gain
This a scenic but steep trail. Start on the SE turn off and followed the arroyo. After a while, the trail starts to climb up the mountain. The trail is rocky in places, but offers excellent views of the Franklin Mountains. On your descent on the NW side, you will have great views of the Avispa Canyon. Wildflowers can be enjoyed after the summer rains.
Hike the Baylor Pass West Trail
Las Cruces, New Mexico
6.3 mi
/ 1548 ft gain
Start your hike from the parking lot of Baylor Pass Road. The trail starts to climb gently first and then gradually the climb gets steeper, but nothing too difficult. There is nice desert vegetation along the trail and very good views of the Organ Mountains and valley below.
Hike the Baylor Pass Trail
Aguirre Springs Road, New Mexico
5.0
6.9 mi
/ 1568 ft gain
Moderate hike in the Organ Mountains Desert Peak National Monument in New Mexico. Very good views of the Organ Mountains , the Tularosa Basin and wildflowers in the summer and fall. Excellent place to see the Organ Mountains evening primrose
Drive the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
Silver City, New Mexico
93 mi
Drive the 93-mile Scenic Trail from Silver City to Pinos Altos on Hwy 15 where you can stop to visit the Buckhorn Saloon and old Opera house. From there, drive Hwy 15 through the Gila National forest to the Gila cliff dwellings where you can stop for some hiking. Hwy 15 is very narrow and winding, but makes up for this with the stunning scenery. From the cliffs dwellings, drive Hwy 35 to San ...
Hike the Rainbow Vista Trail
Clark County, Nevada
5.0
1.1 mi
/ 95 ft gain
Start the hike from the parking area. At the beginning, the trail is rather sandy. Further in, the trail gets easier and has wonderful views of the surrounding rocks and there is interesting desert vegetation. The colors in the rocks are incredible! This is one one the prettier hikes in the park.
Hike the White Domes Trail
Clark County, Nevada
1.1 mi
/ 173 ft gain
Start the hike from the parking area. First, the trail is fairly level and sandy. Further down the trail, there is a fairly sharp descent in the canyon below. There is a place and a marker from a film set. The trail also passes through a narrow slot. There are very good views of the surroundings and of the different colors in the rocks.
Explore Cape Lookout National Seashore
Unnamed Road, North Carolina
5.0
3 mi
Fun ride across the waterway with good views of the surrounding islands and also some wild horses.
Once on Harker Island you can explore the lighthouse, walk some of the trails, walk along the beach and look for seashells and go swimming.
There are many good informative signs on Harker island explaining the history of the area.
Drive the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
Taos, New MexicoStart the drive at the Taos Plaza in downtown Taos. You can drive the whole loop and enjoy the beautiful scenery and small villages along the way. In the spring, there may still be snowfall, making the drive even more beautiful.
Hike the Lava Flow Trail at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Flagstaff, Arizona
5.0
1 mi
Get started on the hike from the parking lot. The first quarter mile is paved and very easy to walk. The rest of the trail takes you to the base of the volcano through lava flows and tubes. This is an incredible landscape to take in along your hike.
Explore Nipton
Nipton, CaliforniaDriving from Searchlight, NV on the Joshua Tree Highway, you'll come across the interesting town of Nipton, CA. The old town is small, but charming. This is a great stop off to explore the sights and grab a quick bite at the Whistlestop Cafe.
Davis Mountains Scenic Loop
Fort Davis, Texas
5.0
75.55 mi
/ 4039 ft gain
Drove from the intersection of I-10 and Texas 118 to Fort Davis . Stopped at the Davis mountains State Park. Visited the Fort Davis National Historic site, the Chihuahua Desert Nature Center and had a good dinner in Fort Davis. Continued on Texas 166 to Kent passing by some very impressive mountain peaks. Very beautiful scenery in the spring when many wildflowers line both sides of the road
Drive the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
5.0
76 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
You can drive this highway getting different views during the different seasons. Along the drive, have your camera ready for beautiful vistas, Looking Glass Falls, and many adventures along the highway. The views are especially beautiful in the autumn with the leaves changing colors. This route doesn't typically show up in GPS or google maps, but you can see a map of the loop on Romantic Ashevi...
Smith Springs Loop
Culberson County, Texas
5.0
2.49 mi
/ 400 ft gain
Parked at the trail head of Frijoles Ranch. Started my hike on the paved trail to Manzanita springs. After that the trail winds trough desert landscape with numerous desert wildflowers in the early fall, The trail ends up at the base of the mountains where I saw the springs.
Returned to the parking area on the other loop of the trail.
Aztec Cave Trail
El Paso, Texas
0.66 mi
/ 164 ft gain
Start your hike from the parking lot and cross an arroyo to start your ascent to the cave. The trail climbs steadily but not difficult to hike. There are benches along the way if you need to rest your legs. The caves are small but interesting and from the caves you have very good views of the state park and the Rio Grande Valley below. There are lots of wildflowers in the summer.
Hike the Wupatki Pueblo Trail
Flagstaff, Arizona
5.0
0.4 mi
/ 85 ft gain
Start your hike from the visitor center and walk the path down to the different ruins. Take time to explore the ruins and admire the surrounding scenery. The path is rather uneven in certain places and require some caution.
Drive the Jemez Mountains Scenic Byway
Jemez Pueblo, New MexicoStart your road trip at the Pueblo Visitor Center. You can stop at the Jemez State Monument to visit the old ruins of the Mission. Then head to the Jemez Falls. Continue the drive through beautiful red rock scenery to Los Alamos and Bandelier National Monument.
Explore Scotts Bluff National Monument
Gering, Nebraska
4.0
Take some time to visit the visitor center and walk around the grounds. You can take a good look at the ruts of the Oregon Trail. You can take several small hikes (be sure to bring your camera) to get to the top of the Bluff, which provide very good views of the North Plate River plain. You can also take a quick side trip to the Chimney.National Park Service provides a helpful map of the area o...
Drive the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway
Gaffney, South CarolinaThis 118 mile drive in South Carolina can be driven during different seasons (storms permitting). Along this route, aside from stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you'll have the opportunity to take in historic locations, towns, and monuments. Make sure to bring your camera!
Here is a link to a helpful map of the route.
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