Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Top Photography Spots in and near Las Cruces
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El Paso, Texas
Upper Sunset Trail
5.02.81 mi / 581 ft gainThe trick to this view is that the park gate closes at 5 pm. Therefore you have two options: Option 1Park at the entrance of the park (outside of the gate) and hike into the park. From there walk along the road to the park entrance ($5 entrance fee) and continue to the first left road ...Read more -
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Explore Providence Cone
4.02 miWe drove through the desert on a winding dirt road. Once at the cone we started our climb to the top. The ascent is not too difficult and once on top we had very good views of the surrounding landscape. Lots of interesting rock formations and also plants. There are several interesting petroglyp...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Aztec Cave Trail
0.66 mi / 164 ft gainStart 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 sta...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Lower Sunset Trail
7 mi / 1043 ft gainI 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...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike to North Franklin Peak
5.08 mi / 2100 ft gainEl Paso is a sprawling city that is remarkably split by the Franklin Mountains. By driving up the Transmountain Road you can get a view of city, but stopping at Franklin State Park and climbing the North Franklin Mountain Peak you can top the city! To start, enter Franklin State Park and pay the ...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Mundy's Gap Trail
3.36 mi / 1161 ft gainYou can start hiking the trail either from the West side or East side. I started on the West side at the Agave Trail. The climb up the mountain is not too hard and offers good views of the mountains. There are some very interesting rock formations on the east side. You can continue the trail to t...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike to West Cottonwood Springs Trail
1.6 mi / 781 ft gainStart 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...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Agave Loop Trail
1.9 mi / 370 ft gainStart 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 ...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Tom Mays Trail
2.6 mi / 502 ft gainHike 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.Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Maze-Cardiac Hill trail
5 mi / 639 ft gainThis 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 w...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the El Paso Tin Mine Trail
6.6 mi / 1023 ft gainStarted our hike from Chuck Heinrich park and entered the State Park. Hike along the Old Tin Mine Road to the junction of Scenic Road trail. There are many species of cacti and desert plants along the trail. Hiked up the side of the mountain to the site of the old tin mines. The climb is somewh...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Lazy Cow Trail
7.15 mi / 420 ft gainIt is a fairly open trail with no shade. This trail is best hiked during the cooler part of the year. The trail is sandy with rocky spots along the way. Bikers also use this trail so be careful . The trail is ~7 miles round trip. The trail connects to other trail within the system. I have hiked t...Read more -
County Road A005, New Mexico
Hike to Cox Peak and Mount Riley
5 mi / 1500 ft gainDrove from El Paso to cox Peak this morning. About 45 miles from El Paso. The roads to the mountains are in good condition. Did not hike up the mountain but hiked around the base and enjoyed the views and the cacti. There is not a trail to the top of the mountains and scrambling up the mountain s...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Granola Bowl Loop Trail
0.66 mi / 167 ft gainThis trail can be hiked at different times of the year. In the spring there are several species in bloom and in the summer wildflowers. There are good views of the Franklin Mountains and West El Paso.Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Mayberry Trail
1.8 mi / 127 ft gainThis is a great trail to be able to hike year-round. Great place to see wildlife and wildflowers in the spring and summer. Also a great place to see many species of cacti. This trail connects to the numerous trails in Lost Dog system and has great views of the Franklin Mountains.Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Vertigo Ridge Trail
1.1 mi / 265 ft gainStart your hike from the Stanton Street parking area. The trail starts a little steep at first but then levels out. There are several connections to other trails. There is a good view of a small canyon and also a cave. The cave is not accessible since it is on the side of a canyon. In the spring...Read more